He’s a true and real gentleman says loyal ex Fergie
THE Duchess of York last night came out in support of her ex-husband, describing Andrew as a ‘true and real gentleman’.
On Instagram and Twitter, Sarah Ferguson also called the prince a ‘giant of a principled man’, and posted several photos of Andrew in uniform.
Fergie divorced the Queen’s son in 1996 but still lives with him in an unusual domestic arrangement at Royal Lodge in Windsor, and has never dismissed rumours they may remarry.
She did not refer to the Emily Maitlis interview or the claims being made directly, but made clear her feelings, saying: ‘It is so rare to meet people that are able to speak from their hearts with honesty and pure real truth, that remain steadfast and strong to their beliefs.
‘Andrew is a true and real gentleman and is stoically steadfast to not only his duty but also his kindness and goodness of always seeing the best in people.’
She added: ‘I am deeply supportive and proud of this giant of a principled man, that dares to put his shoulder to the wind and stands firm with his sense of honour and truth.
‘For so many years he has gone about his duties for Great Britain and the Monarch.’
The duchess, who will no doubt have been consulted over Andrew’s decision to give the BBC an interview in a bid to clear his name, said it was time for her former husband to ‘stand firm’. She added: ‘I am with him every step of the way and that is my honour. We have always walked tall and strong, he for me and me for him.
‘We are the best examples of joint parenting, with both our girls and I go back to my three Cs... communicate, compromise, compassion.’
The couple have proudly ‘co-parented’ their two daughters, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie. Beatrice has announced her intention to marry boyfriend Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi next year and it is thought the forthcoming wedding may have encouraged Andrew to speak out, as he would like nothing more than to walk his daughter down the aisle, head held high.