Sarah Ferguson, the former Duchess of York, is reportedly preparing to return to the United Kingdom following a period of residence overseas. This move comes amid ongoing public scrutiny related to her and her ex-husband Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s association with Jeffrey Epstein.

According to recent reports, Ferguson, 66, has secured a six-bedroom gated property in the Home Counties. Previously, she had been living with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor at Royal Lodge, his former residence. However, Andrew was subsequently required to relocate to Marsh Farm, situated on the King’s Sandringham estate in Norfolk.

Sources indicate that Ferguson spent much of her time away from the public spotlight at a chalet in Verbier, part of the Swiss Alps. Additionally, her personal effects were reportedly removed from Andrew’s residence in Sandringham earlier this week.

The developments follow a period during which both Ferguson and Andrew faced intense media attention over their friendship with Epstein, a convicted sex offender who was the subject of widespread legal and public controversy before his death. Neither party has made a recent public statement addressing the situation or confirming the details of the reported move.

Ferguson’s return to the UK is seen as a significant step after an extended phase of relative privacy abroad. The transition back to a residence in the Home Counties suggests a desire to reestablish a base closer to the royal family’s traditional areas, though it remains unclear what her future public or private engagements may entail.