Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson's 'important' daily ritual at 30-room mansion

Despite the breakdown of their marriage causing a scandal within the Royal Family, Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew have maintained a close relationship over the years.

When in the UK, Sarah resides at Royal Lodge, Andrew's 30-room mansion in Windsor Great Park, which has been under scrutiny recently with reports suggesting that King Charles is eager for his younger brother to vacate the large residence for more modest accommodation.

It's even been reported that Charles offered Andrew Frogmore Cottage, previously the UK home of Harry and Meghan, following the cut of his £250,000 annual allowance that was previously provided by the late Queen Elizabeth.

However, sources indicate that Andrew shows no signs of moving, reports the Mirror.

While he and Sarah continue to share the residence, they uphold a daily ritual that Sarah deems "important".

This ritual involves the pair uniting each afternoon when Sarah is at Royal Lodge, despite reportedly occupying different wings of the vast mansion.

The ex-couple ensures they sit down together for afternoon tea every day, with Sarah stating: "We sit round the table and have afternoon tea together. It's a very important part of our lives."

Sarah has previously described herself and Prince Andrew as the "happiest divorced couple in the world " staunchly defending him amidst his public disgrace following the notorious 2019 Newsnight interview about his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

"I think the spotlight needs to come off him and let him get with his life to rebuild," Sarah remarked last year on Good Morning Britain, also lauding him as a "kind, good man".

She's consistently praised her ex-husband, telling the Daily Mail in 2018, "My duty is to him. I am so proud of him. I stand by him and always will. The way we are is our fairytale."

The pair tied the knot in 1986 but separated six years later amid rumours that Fergie was involved with Steve Wyatt.

Not long after, images surfaced of the Duchess of York at her St Tropez villa having her toes kissed by John Bryan.

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