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Sarah Fergusonis reflecting on her relationship withPrince Philip.
The Duchess of York, 63, touched on how her former father-in-law could be intimidating on the latest episode of theLife’s a Beachpodcast. After host Alan Carr welcomed her onto the show, which aired Saturday, Fergie (as she is affectionately known) shared a tip on life in the spotlight fromPrince Philip.
“It’s quite interesting. The Duke of Edinburgh used to say, ‘Remember Sarah, you’ve got to be electable but never elected.’ Resonates, right?” she said.
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“Very wise. You had to be on your best. If you asked a silly comment, you were certainly told it was a silly comment,” she said of life with Philip. “Terrifying!” the Duchess added, as she and Carr shared a laugh.
" ‘Why are you asking me that? I do it every day. Why are you asking me that?’ Uhh! And then you lose all your confidence," Ferguson paraphrased, sending Carr into another fit of giggles.
" ‘Did you go driving today?’ ‘Car or horse?’ " she said in a stormy voice. “Oh god, sorry! Yes!”
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Though Ferguson drifted from the Duke of Edinburgh after she andPrince Andrewdivorced in 1996 after a decade of marriage, she remained close toQueen Elizabeth. The Queen, who died in September at age 96,entrusted Fergusonwith the care of her last two corgis, Muick and Sandy. While appearing on BBC’sThe One ShowMonday, the Duchess said it meant much to adopt the dogs and shared a striking statement from the Queen on kindness.
“One thing I really love when I’m with them actually, cause I really think about HM [Her Majesty] and I just really think about the value system that she supported in this country,” she said. “I remember she used to say, ‘Sarah there needs to be more kindness in the world, which would disarm malice,’ " Ferguson quoted the late monarch.
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“I feel it’s really important we should all stop for a minute and remember those words with respect and affection for a great leader, and now passed it on to another great leader in her son,” she continued ofKing Charles.
While recently speaking to PEOPLE about her new historical fiction novelA Most Intriguing Lady, the Duchess said she looks forward to celebrating the King andQueen Camillaon their coronation day in May.
“I’mvery supportiveof the King and the Queen Consort, and I really am glad to do whatever it takes to support them on their road ahead,” Fergie told PEOPLE.
source: people.com
