Overview
- In August 1992, photographs showed Sarah Ferguson with American companion John Bryan on holiday in the South of France.
- Andrew Lownie's book recounts that Ferguson arrived at Balmoral as the story broke and encountered the royals reading the coverage at breakfast.
- An unnamed attendee quoted via biographer Chris Hutchins said Princess Anne 'came close to throttling' Ferguson and later confronted her at dinner.
- A Balmoral staffer quoted in the account said Ferguson appeared unapologetic, characterizing her behavior as if she were the wronged party.
- The articles note the couple separated in 1992 and report that Prince Andrew is understood to be giving up Royal Lodge and relocating to Sandringham, with Ferguson not invited and some speculation she may move to Portugal.