Sarah Ferguson narrows her search for a new home to a familiar location

Sarah FergusonThe stay at the Royal Lodge is coming to an end.

The former Duchess of York and her ex-husband, Prince Andrewwere given a firm deadline to leave the royal premises.

That’s why Ferguson is now looking for a new home. However, she is not looking far from home, as she reportedly aims to find accommodation in Windsor.

Ferguson and his ex-partner, Andrew, were given until January 31, 2027 to vacate the Windsor residence, where they have lived for decades.

Although she will be leaving the Royal Lodge, she has no plans to stay too far away, as a source revealed: “She is looking for a place to live in Windsor,” as confirmed by PEOPLE Magazine.

The 66-year-old author’s move will certainly keep her close to her daughters and other loved ones. Staying in Windsor will keep her 45 minutes from Princess Beatrice, who travels between St. James’s Palace and the Cotswolds.

News of Ferguson’s desire to stay in Windsor comes after she was reportedly considering numerous options for her new home. Her spokesperson exclusively told PEOPLE Magazine: “She is currently evaluating a number of options and no final decisions have been made. »

Rumors circulating about Ferguson’s move claimed the former royal could end up in an annex or converted barn at Princess Beatrice’s country home. However, his spokesperson denied the rumors, saying Ferguson had no plans to live with his daughter.

Although Ferguson has been staying at Royal Lodge with her former partner, Andrew, she will not be moving into his new home with him. Instead, the two will go their separate ways after living at the royal residence since 2008.

According to The Blast, Ferguson intends to “move forward independently” and find a new place to live without asking anyone for help.

“Contrary to reports, she has never asked for property or any support for herself. She will continue to forge an independent life,” the source added.

Sources also revealed that Andrew will be moving to the Sandringham estate, with the king handling any accommodation logistics that may arise along the way.

Ferguson’s forced move was the result of a directive from King Charles, who ordered that Andrew be stripped of all his royal honors and titles. The decision was made following lengthy conversations surrounding Andrew’s ties to late criminal Jeffrey Epstein.

After Andrew and his ex lost their royal privileges, the drastic change reportedly left Ferguson in a state of disarray. According to The Blast, she was “deeply shaken” and worried about what was to come.

One source noted that his nerves were “on edge” and another revealed that the former royal was “massively nervous and panicked about his own future.” More details also revealed that she regrets remaining close to Andrew over the years.

In addition to the upheaval Ferguson experienced in her personal life, she also faced significant setbacks in her business.

The author’s new children’s book, “Flora and Fern: Kindness Along the Way,” was due out October 9. However, the release date was pushed back to November 20, after which it was abruptly canceled before it even hit the shelves.

According to The Blast, a source said the book was not delayed but was being “pulled to pulp” because “no one will want to buy it.”