Duchess of York makes veiled reference to Royal family tensions as she shares 'key to life'

The Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, has shared a personal glimpse into the dynamics of Royal family life amid ongoing internal tensions.While attending the 2024 amFar Gala at this year's Cannes Film Festival, the 64 year old Royal spoke with PEOPLE about the importance of family support, highlighting: "I think family unity is key... I think the key to life is that we all support each other."

Furthermore, she stressed the significance of forgiveness, saying: "And also forgiveness is a great thing. I think forgiveness of yourself, and forgiveness of others."

Sarah's words emerged when she was queried if she had been providing support to King Charles, 75, and the Princess of Wales, 42, who earlier announced their cancer diagnoses. Each Royal disclosed they were undergoing treatment for undisclosed types of cancer - Charles began his treatment in February and Kate commenced hers in March.

While both are currently engaged with their treatment regimens, King Charles has recently resumed public responsibilities, bringing joy to Royal enthusiasts. On the other hand, Kate continues her recuperation away from public scrutiny, reports the Mirror.

However, her husband Prince William reassured audiences that she is "doing well" in a recent health update. Fergie, also had her fair share of health concerns when she was diagnosed with both skin and breast cancer. Following a mastectomy, she's now doing well, confidently stating that she's "put cancer in the corner."

"I think a lot of people get very frightened to talk about these things," the Duchess of York expressed. "I'm very happy with my mastectomy and my breasts and just to talk about it."

Meanwhile, over on home soil, Prince Harry's strained relationship with the Royal family continues to make headlines, as his recent refusal to stay at a Royal residence during his UK trip has caused quite a stir. The Duke of Sussex briefly popped over to the UK earlier this month to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games, yet reportedly declined an invitation from King Charles to stay at a Royal residence.

Choosing instead to reside at a London hotel, his decision left the Palace "blindsided", according to the Royal biographer and editor-in-chief of Majesty Magazine, Ingrid Seward.

In addition, the Telegraph reports that security concerns were behind Harry's decision to turn down his father's offer. This perceived 'snub', along with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's critiques of the Royal family in their Netflix documentary and his memoir Spare, paints a picture of ongoing tension within the Royal ranks.