Sarah Ferguson: Fire and Ice

An adventurous, contemporary woman, Sarah Ferguson seemed a promising addition to the royal household. A witty match for Prince Andrew, an old friend of the late Princess Diana and country sports enthusiast alongside the Queen, the possibility of going wrong seemed far-fetched. However, as time went on, her choice of clothing, hobbies, holidays and the design of her new home caused a whirlwind of media and controversy. Her fiery, spontaneous spirit was deemed too much for the more rigid institution and what was expected of her position. The Duchess continued to make irreversible mistakes, ending in a partial exile from the royal family and a great deal of pain and struggle for many years to come. But unlike the late Princess of Wales’ tragic tale, Sarah survived and managed to reinvent herself time after time.