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her nickname for Queen Elizabeth
Sarah Ferguson has had a very special relationship with Queen Elizabeth all these years. If on the one hand it is said that Prince Philip did not look kindly on her, on the other hand it seems that the sovereign appreciated the ex-wife of Prince Andrew. The Duchess of York addressed her using an affectionate nickname, which she recently shared in an interview.
Ferguson revealed her nickname for the Queen at the Henley Literary Festival earlier this week. Although her marriage to Prince Andrew only lasted ten years, from 1986 to 1996, she revealed that she remained close to her stepmother even after the divorce.
She attended the event to discuss her first novel, Her Heart for a Compass, a coming-of-age story about her ancestor Lady Margaret Montagu Douglas Scott. The book’s protagonist is portrayed as a heroine who dared to challenge the norms of Victorian England to forge her own future.
The name by which Sarah Ferguson called Queen Elizabeth
The Telegraph reports that Sarah Ferguson mentioned Queen Elizabeth during her presentation of the book. Revealing what he called her, he said: “I’ve known the boss all my life and there’s no one like her. I wouldn’t do anything without the boss giving me his blessing, and I’m there. still think today.” Apparently, therefore, the Duchess of York always called her mother-in-law “the boss”.
Additionally, according to media reports, Ferguson mentioned Queen Elizabeth even when asked if any women inspired his characters to write the novel. “There is no doubt – he answered – my mother-in-law. I was the luckiest person in the world”. During all these years, Sarah Ferguson managed to maintain an excellent relationship with the Queen, sharing with her official situations and private moments. From her story, it is clear that he nevertheless presented the novel to her before it went to print. He said, “When we wrote the book, I gave it to the boss and said, ‘You don’t have to read it. .’ But I think she was so proud to have done it. And that’s just awesome to me. It was just very, very special.”
Following Queen Elizabeth’s death on September 8, Prince Andrew’s ex-wife shared a lengthy message in her memory. Adding to the long list of personal messages, Ferguson remembered the Sovereign as “the most amazing mother-in-law and friend”. He concluded by writing, “I will always be grateful to you for the generosity you have shown me by staying close to me even after my divorce. I will miss him more than words can express”.