Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York and ex-wife of Prince Andrew, has publicly revealed surprising details about her interactions with Meghan Markle,
Duchess of Sussex. Despite Meghan previously stating that Ferguson taught her how to curtsey before meeting the Queen for the first time, Ferguson admitted in a recent interview that she does not really know Meghan and that their relationship has been quite distant. They have only briefly spoken at formal occasions like the Queen's funeral.
While the two share mutual family connections—Sarah being related through her daughters, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, who are cousins to Prince Harry—there is no close friendship or history of significant interactions. Ferguson's past highly publicized scandals and estrangement from parts of the royal family seem to have prevented any strong ties forming between her and Meghan.
The intriguing mention of Meghan and Prince Andrew's "shocking past" appears to be based more on rumor and palace gossip than on any confirmed deep connection or relationship between Meghan and Andrew.
Sarah Ferguson herself downplays having any such personal history with Meghan. Any past overlap is superficial and related only to distant family ties and formal introductions within royal circles.