Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie played vital role in mother's cancer battle

Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice dragged into royal feud over ‘inheritance’.

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Svar Nanan-Sen

By Svar Nanan-Sen


Published: 29/10/2024

- 10:10

The Duchess of York was diagnosed with skin cancer earlier this year

Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie played a vital role in their mother's cancer battle.

Sarah Ferguson was diagnosed with melanoma at the start of 2024, less than a year after being diagnosed with breast cancer.


During a new interview with Hello, the Duchess of York opened up on what has helped her get through tough moments since the diagnosis.

Sarah Ferguson said: "My children, the joy of being a grandmother, writing my children's books and working on my next novel. Writing is my escape.

Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice

Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie played a vital role in their mother's cancer battle.

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"I write in longhand with a fountain pen in my study and the stories just flow.

"I love to explore my imagination and I'm inspired by nature, as is the case with this book."

In January, Ferguson said regarding her melanoma diagnosis: "I have been taking some time to myself as I have been diagnosed with malignant melanoma, a form of skin cancer."

She added: "Naturally another cancer diagnosis has been a shock, but I'm in good spirits and grateful for the many messages of love and support."

Sarah Ferguson

During a new interview with Hello, the Duchess of York opened up on what has helped her get through tough moments since the diagnosis.

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A spokesperson for the Duchess of York said at the time: "Her dermatologist asked that several moles were removed and analysed at the same time as the duchess was undergoing reconstructive surgery following her mastectomy, and one of these has been identified as cancerous."

Earlier this month, Princess Eugenie sent an emotional birthday message to Sarah Ferguson on her 65th birthday.

Eugenie posted a selection of photos of the Duchess of York including some with her own son Ernest.

Others featured Eugenie, Beatrice and Sarah together as the royal trio are known to have a close bond.

Princess Eugenie

Eugenie posted a selection of photos of the Duchess of York including some with her own son Ernest.

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Eugenie wrote: "Happy birthday to my beautiful mumma.

"So proud of the Granne you are, the mum you are and the woman you are.

"You're an inspiration and our endless chats bring me so much happiness and incredible support."

The post included a never-before-seen picture of Sarah holding the hands of Eugenie's son Ernest Brooksbank.

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