Lady Sarah Chatto

The mother-of-two, who shares her two daughters Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie with Andrew, has sparked a raft of royal scandals over the years, and did ...

The Queen has always had a soft spot for Sarah and regards her as an excellent mother.’ The Duchess was said to be a ‘bag of nerves’ at meeting Philip. It is not known whether she was at the castle in Scotland with her family and was not included in the poignant moment, or whether she was not invited. I will miss her more than words can express.’ ‘To me, she was the most incredible mother-in-law and friend. In another sign of her closeness to the monarch, Prince Andrew and Sarah have said that they will look after two of the Queen’s beloved corgis following her death. And she was among the first members of the royal family to pay tribute to the monarch after her death. Despite tensions with Prince Philip, it was known that Sarah was significantly closer to the Queen, and she is believed to have been a shoulder of support following the Duke’s death. She continued to live with the Duke in their home of the Royal Lodge in Windsor, and has spoken frequently of her regard for her former mother-in-law, the monarch, whom she called her ‘greatest mentor.’ Despite having a close relationship with the Queen, Fergie has not been seen at any memorial events for the Queen this week (pictured, the Duke of York, Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice in Balmoral earlier this week) Sarah Ferguson missed out on the Balmoral walkabout with her daughters and is not set to join the Queen’s funeral procession today – however she is ‘expected to attend the monarch’s funeral’ on Monday Sarah Ferguson missed out on the Balmoral walkabout with her daughters and is not set to join the Queen’s funeral procession today – however she is ‘expected to attend the monarch’s funeral’ on Monday.