As a result of her divorce from Prince Andrew, Sarah Ferguson lost the right to be included automatically in important family events. For instance, she was left off the guest list at the wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton, now the Prince and Princess of Wales. Nor did she receive an invite to the coronation of King Charles III. "It's a state occasion, and being divorced, I don't think you can have it both ways," she told "Good Morning Britain." "[B]ut in private I can be there, and that's a lovely feeling, to be part of the family." The duchess was also relegated to guest status at Queen Elizabeth's funeral, rather than being a part of the royal procession.
But perhaps the biggest indicator that the king has reconciled with Sarah Ferguson occurred on Christmas Day 2023. Ferguson, along with Andrew and their daughters, joined the royal walkabout at Sandringham following holiday church services. It was the first time in three decades she had been a part of the annual tradition. Royal biographer Phil Dampier told The Sun that the late queen was a stickler about not including Ferguson in the event because of her divorce, but the new monarch seems willing to bend the rules. "It shows King Charles has a big heart by allowing Andrew to play a major role, as well as bringing his ex-wife."
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