Prince Andrew and Ex-Wife Sarah Ferguson Spotted for First Time Since Bombshell Book Claims

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• Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson were seen together at Windsor just days after explosive allegations surfaced in a new royal biography

• Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York by Andrew Lownie claims Andrew once got into a physical altercation with Prince Harry

• A spokesperson for Prince Harry has denied the allegations and confirmed legal action is underway over “damaging and defamatory” remarks

Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson have been photographed for the first time since explosive allegations about the Duke of York emerged in a new royal biography.

On Aug. 3, the former couple, both 65, were seen driving near their longtime home at Royal Lodge in Windsor, appearing pensive and somber. Andrew was behind the wheel with Fergie, as the Duchess of York is affectionately known, seated beside him as they headed toward nearby Windsor Castle for a walk. The former couple, who share daughters Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, divorced in 1996 after a decade of marriage, but remain close.

The outing comes just days after the Daily Mail published excerpts from Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York by author Andrew Lownie. The bombshell biography paints a deeply unflattering portrait of Andrew — alleging everything from a violent altercation with Prince Harry to lurid behavior involving convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Among the most headline-making claims: the book alleges that Prince Andrew, 65, and Prince Harry, now 40, got into a heated argument at a family gathering in 2013 that escalated into a physical fight, leaving Andrew with a bloody nose. The excerpt also alleges that Andrew later insulted Meghan Markle behind the scenes, calling her an “opportunist” and casting doubt on the longevity of the couple’s marriage.

In response, Prince Harry’s spokesperson firmly denied both allegations.

“I can confirm neither of those things are true. Prince Harry and Prince Andrew have never had a physical fight, nor did Prince Andrew ever make those comments about the Duchess of Sussex to Prince Harry,” the spokesperson told PEOPLE.

The Duke of Sussex’s team added that legal action is underway

“Such are the gross inaccuracies, damaging and defamatory remarks made in the Daily Mail’s story, I can confirm a legal letter from Prince Harry’s counsel has been sent to the Mail,” the spokesperson said.

PEOPLE has reached out to Buckingham Palace for comment.

According to the excerpt, a “heated argument” between Prince Harry and Prince Andrew erupted at a family event in 2013 over “something Andrew said behind Harry’s back.”

The tensions reportedly escalated to the point where “punches were thrown” and Andrew sustained a bloody nose before the brawl was broken up.

In another allegation, Entitled also alleges that Prince Andrew later questioned his nephew’s relationship with Meghan, describing her as an “opportunist” and saying the marriage wouldn’t last.

Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York will be published on Aug. 14. A summary of the text said the book “exposes the secrets and scandals behind their extravagant lives and troubled marriage,” chronicling his fall from grace in light of his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

King Charles’ younger brother took a seismic step back from working royal duties in November 2019 following a scrutinized interview with BBC’s Newsnight about his alleged ties to the late convicted sex offender. In January 2022, the transition was made official when Queen Elizabeth stripped Prince Andrew of his military titles and patronages after he attempted to have Virginia Giuffre’s sexual assault lawsuit against him dismissed.

The Duke of York has denied any wrongdoing and in February 2022, settled with Giuffre out of court for an undisclosed sum.

The Duchess of York has stood by her ex-husband’s side through the turmoil and the former couple joined King Charles and other royal family members for church on Easter in April.

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While appearing on Good Morning Britain in March 2023, Fergie said his “demise” has been “really difficult” to witness. 

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