Sarah Ferguson beams at glitzy event as Duchess of York set to stay living with ex-husband Prince Andrew
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Sarah Ferguson was pictured beaming at a glitzy event, just weeks after it was claimed the Duchess of York would likely stay living with her ex-husband, Prince Andrew.
The mother-of-two stepped out on Thursday night for the British Forces Foundation's 25th Anniversary Ball at Raffles London.
The 65-year-old donned a Safiyaa gown with gold drop earrings as she posed alongside Princess Alexandra of Kent's granddaughter, Zenouska Mowatt.
Sarah also wore a simple beaded headband in her auburn hair.
Sarah Ferguson beams at glitzy event as Duchess of York set to stay living with ex-husband Prince Andrew
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The royal outing comes a little over a week after Prince Andrew, 64, was confirmed to have found the money to stay at Royal Lodge.
The Duke of York, who is no longer a working royal, was told earlier this year he would have to vacate the property.
Sarah, Duchess of York cohabitates with Prince Andrew at Royal Lodge in Windsor, despite divorcing in 1996.
Prince Andrew's funding comes from legitimate sources, Sir Michael Stevens, the keeper of the privy purse, has confirmed.
Sarah Ferguson wore a Safiyaa gown - a brand loved by Princess Kate
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Earlier this month, the Duke of York was told his "£1million-a-year" allowance from King Charles would finally be axed.
Andrew relied on the allowance to fund his living expenses and security team.
However, now, the Duke of York has appeared to convince Palace authorities to let him stay at Royal Lodge as he is able to cover the costs himself, according to claims in The Times.
Andrew has proved he has sufficient funds from legitimate sources to support himself, though it has not been confirmed where the money has come from.
Sarah Ferguson beamed at the event following the news Prince Andrew will likely remain at Royal Lodge
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A source told the publication: “If Andrew can pay for his own upkeep with legitimate means, then it is not an issue.
"But the King’s patience has run out when it comes to funding his brother’s lifestyle in a way that does not fit his status.”
Prince Andrew has lived at Royal Lodge with his ex-wife, Fergie, since 2004.
The royal's 75-year lease agreement with the Crown Estate states that Andrew must “repair, renew, uphold, clean and keep in repair and where necessary rebuild” the property.
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