It is not yet confirmed, but it is known that Sarah Ferguson may be preparing a move to Portugal, after a period away from public life and a stay in a private clinic in Switzerland. The former Duchess of York has kept a low profile since her name once again appeared associated with the Jeffrey Epstein case.
The possibility of taking up residence in Comporta comes at a time of uncertainty regarding her whereabouts, after having stopped being seen in public since December, when she attended her granddaughter Athena’s christening, at St. James’s Palace.
Exclusive clinic in Zurich
According to Correio da Manhã, Sarah Ferguson took refuge at the Paracelsus Rehabilitation Clinic, in Zurich, shortly after new revelations related to the Epstein case became public. The unit is described as one of the most exclusive in the world, with costs that can exceed 15,000 euros per day.
According to the same source, the stay would have started after Christmas and extended until the end of January. The clinic offers personalized recovery programs, private chefs and a driver, in an individualized monitoring regime.
“A refuge” in vulnerable moments
A Swiss source cited by the publication stated that “at Paracelsus, she feels at home and knows that she will receive love and affection, as well as specialized medical treatment when she feels most vulnerable”. Sarah Ferguson’s connection to the institution is not recent.
She herself had already publicly praised the center, describing it as a space of “clinical excellence” marked by “profound humanity”. “I’m not ashamed to reveal that the clinic offered me a refuge,” he admitted at the time.
Impact of revelations
The return of Sarah Ferguson’s name to the media sphere occurred after the release of new emails exchanged with Jeffrey Epstein. The messages revealed show manifestations of closeness and affection towards the financier, even after his first conviction for sexual crimes.
The newspaper writes that these revelations intensified public pressure in an already sensitive context, following the arrest of former Prince Andrew on suspicion of misconduct in public office, on an accusation related to his involvement with Epstein.
Changes to residences
Until recently, Sarah Ferguson lived with André at Royal Lodge, in Windsor. However, he did not accompany him on his move to Sandringham earlier this month, which fueled speculation about a possible separation of paths.
“She has been by his side all these years, but now she is ready for other flights. She will not live with him in the new house on the Sandringham estate”, revealed an anonymous source, cited by .
Behaves as a hypothesis
The same source also indicated that the former duchess is also unlikely to move into her daughter Beatrice’s home in the Cotswolds. “Eugenie’s house in Portugal is an option while she looks for a place to live,” he added.
Comporta thus appears as a concrete possibility, at a time when Sarah Ferguson maintains public silence and avoids official appearances. The eventual return to a more reserved scenario could mark a new stage in a trajectory recently marked by controversy and withdrawal.
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