Sarah Ferguson sits in the second row at the Queen’s funeral

It seems that all is forgiven.

Sarah Ferguson attended Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral on Monday between her daughter Princess Eugenie and the late monarch’s cousin, David Armstrong-Jones, 2nd Earl of Snowdon.

Sarah Ferguson smiles as she arrives at Queen Elizabeth II's funeral.
Sarah Ferguson attended the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.
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Fergie, as she is affectionately known, sat in the second row – directly behind Kate Middleton and across the aisle from her disgraced ex-husband, Prince Andrew.

Ferguson, 62, last week praised her late ex-mother-in-law on Twitter.

The royal family sits in circles around Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson during Queen Elizabeth II's funeral.
Ferguson’s ex-husband, Prince Andrew, sat across the aisle.
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“I am deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty the Queen. She leaves an extraordinary legacy: the greatest example of duty, service and fortitude, and a constant, stable presence as our head of state for more than 70 years,” she wrote.

“She has selflessly given her entire life to the people of the UK and Commonwealth. To me, she was the most incredible mother-in-law and friend. I will always be grateful to her for the generosity she showed me by staying close to me even after my divorce.”

Sarah Ferguson walks into Westminster Abbey at the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.
Ferguson was married to Andrew from 1986 to 1996.
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The Duchess of York concluded: “I will miss her more than words can express.”


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Ferguson married Andrew, now 62, in 1986. The couple, who share daughters Eugenie, 32, and Princess Beatrice, 34, announced their separation in 1992 and finalized their divorce in 1996.

Sarah Ferguson, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi and Princess Beatrice stand outside Westminster Abbey at Queen Elizabeth II's funeral.
Ferguson was also spotted with her daughter Princess Beatrice.
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Their divorce was marred by scandal when Ferguson was caught having her toes sucked by her US financial adviser John Bryan.

Despite their divorce, the former couple remained close and even lived in the same house for years.

Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson watch floral tributes for Queen Elizabeth II outside Windsor Castle.
Ferguson attended the floral tribute outside Windsor Castle with Andrew last week.
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Fergie also maintained a close relationship with the Queen, despite Prince Philip famously loathing his ex-daughter-in-law.

“The Duchess bonded with Her Majesty about walking dogs and riding horses, and even after her divorce, she would continue her great friendship with Her Majesty by walking the dogs in Frogmore and chatting,” a source said. to The Telegraph.

Sarah and Queen Elizabeth II

Ferguson praised her ex-mother-in-law on Twitter after the Queen’s death.

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Sarah Andrew and Queen at Clarence House

Ferguson praised her ex-mother-in-law on Twitter after the Queen’s death.

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The Princess of Wales also honored the late monarch…

Indeed, it was Ferguson who found two of the Queen’s last dogs, Muick and Fergus, which were presented to the monarch by her and the Duke of York last year.

Last week, the exes were spotted viewing floral arrangements left for the late Queen outside Windsor Castle.

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