Sinking In The MUD!

Our weekly series examining Sarah My Story has reached its final conclusion!
It has been quite the ride…revealing a lot & providing context for the stories that have swirled about her in the tabloid media over the last 30 years.
I hope you have enjoyed it as much as I have!
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[@mirriamsigei]

Well, after listening to the whole book, I still find Sarah, the duchess of York, to be a liability

[@alysoncaddick6344]

Thank you for reading this so that I didn't have to. I find Sarah irritating, childish, and rather pompous. A bit like her ex!

[@OG_Bearcat]

👆🏼what she said 👆🏼

[@Lainers2000]

Agree!

[@bpapso]

As the saying goes…Birds of a feather flock together. It seems to be true for Fergie and Andrew, as well as the Montecito grifters

[@rosie2801.1]

Agreed. I find the entire York family entitled snobs.

[@Polopony]

God, what bilge. Does Sarah not mention that in her divorce settlement she was given £500K specifically to buy herself a house, plus an additional £350K cash? In 1996 this would have got her something very much more appropriate than a 2-bed lodge with an outside loo, I can assure you!

[@krishnavyas313]

I think in this chapter she was talking about what she got after sapration from Andrew in 1992 but they divorced in 1996 so she got money in 1996. Between 1992-1996 they didn't give her much, and why should they? she was still wife of Andrew and they were still giving him money so it was Andrew's responsibility to take care of them.

[@krishnavyas313]

And don't forget Queen paid of all her debts

[@msladybugbubbles]

🤭🙄👏

[@Happinc]

The whole book is a poor misunderstood Sarah sob story… 🤦🏻‍♀️😵‍💫

[@krishnavyas313]

@@mcbridemahan9136 Diana got 22 millions pounds 💷 and 20+ room apartment in Kensington palace, permission to use Queen's private jet and helicopter, 600k per years for her office and staff salary 😑

[@loots9821]

Oh my God😱 that quote about the diplomatic passport and working for the UN is horrifying. Imagine the damage she would have done on the world stage!! Its also convenient to blame the men in grey suits when things go wrong for you. Strange how she didnt name her american friend who immediately rescued the damsel in financial distress. 🤔 Diplomatic passport = IPP status. 🤔 = No convictions

[@MackinacMi]

QEII and Prince Philip certainly had their hands full with the next 2 generations of grifters!

[@NiniM8154]

Sarah is just classless and embarrassing. The RF should distance themselves from her as she just never learns.

[@janevosper712]

Totally agree Entitled and talentless

[@ongjanette]

She's very good at inserting herself, and most regular decent folks would not be aware of her skill at the beginning. This is true of the RF, who would always be careful to act with magnanimity and compassion due to their stature. They cannot deal with individuals with a heavy hand. It's also true for all of Sarah's grifting victims - usually very rich connections that she would dazzle with her status and affectations of wealth (as she has very wealthy taste) and never gets paid back their loans or properties Sarah would take a fancy to. Even now, the popular opinion of her is divided and some people think she's a good sort... Just because she and Andrew gifted the late Queen with corgis when she had refused to own any as she felt bad if she orphaned them, and so now she inserted herself with the corgis as the QE2's caretaker of her beloved dogs. I wonder if she'd make them have puppies and so perpetrate her right to stay on Windsor grounds. Aaaww, who'd abandon puppies, right? 🙄

[@MrRobinGoodhand]

For me, she really dug her own grave when she got caught selling access to Andrew for £500,000. I mean, can you get any lower than that? For me, there is no possible way back after that class act. No wonder Prince Philip couldn't stand her.

[@leeannvincent8553]

Indeed I remember the 'fake sheikh' shakedown that was dreamt up and executed by a British tabloid. The speed, greed and thoughtlessness of her involvement should remain as a warning to the RF - Sarah appears to not be able to learn lessons given to her by life and just in case she does she has a spectacularly poor memory for them!

[@debmccudden242]

I dont trust her

[@anitawilkinson6943]

Despite Lady C,'s denial I believe Sarah is her informer.

[@penw]

​@@anitawilkinson6943I never thought of that,, hmmm interesting. I can believe that she probably is, she likes to talk

[@anitahayne8621]

For 44 years I have followed the British Royal family. I have never had anyone to talk to about them. Your channel has been absolutely a godsend! Thank you for being so delightful to watch. ❤

[@joricardochard2824]

Me neither. My adult children are hopeless but O do have my 20 yo granddaughter who is a interested. She’s a fifo so not much opportunity to talk

[@SusanField-qf7ku]

Same with me!

[@brendashelonko2149]

Great observation! She is a cross between the best literature professor and a TV presenter. Great human insight and humor.

[@MeMyselfAndEyeTeeth]

@@joricardochard2824 Sorry, what does "fifo" mean? I've only heard it in reference to "first in - first out" regarding our surgical supply inventories.

[@nicolajackman2809]

​​@@MeMyselfAndEyeTeethI didn't know either, Google says fly in fly out ref New York airport, supplies (as you know it) and a lifestyle fasting term. I think granddaughter probably flies in and out, hence no time to chat. Just guessing....

[@Roasting_Chicken]

Suddenly Sarah forgot her friendship with Epstein.

[@mayberelevant3237]

Maybe he was the unnamed American financier that helped her ??

[@simonebaker4915]

I don’t trust her whatsoever.

[@vericarauza5830]

​@@mayberelevant3237 And maybe she is the one that introduced Andrew to that unsavoury character. If she did, then surely she's the one that's instrumental in destroying her ex. In that case she was a disaster on the RF. IMO

[@Lotuslander]

yes, funny how Epstein causes amnesia in people.

[@silvercrowsong]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@ontherocksredrose]

I agree with everything you have said about Sarah, her living in Royal Lodge and her being brought back into the fold. She is a total embarrassment and hasn't learned a thing.

[@ynys_mon6928]

Completely agree with you about Sarah’s lack of judgment, also Andrew’s. Neither of them have got any wiser as they’ve grown older.

[@KatherineSpinks-cu9io]

In a way I was going to be excited that Fergie would be with the RFmfor Christmas. But what a disappointment as you could see on their walk to church thatSarah hadnt grown up at all! As one spectator said, “she looked like a linebacker” running around and over exaggerating! I guess some never grow up.

[@leeannvincent8553]

I remember Sarah after the Christmas church service last year, running up and down the lines of well wishers collecting flowers, cards and gifts that I expect were meant for the King, Queen and other members of the working Royal Family. An reporter caught her on camera well after the other family members and she was like an excited Labrador.

[@geefull]

Thanks Shauna, Hmm, there is a huge flavour to me of 'recollections may vary' about Fergie's book. Over dramatic, rather thoughtless and very self indulgent. Personally I would not give her much of a free pass or let her get too close.

[@seaviewpenangoverseas4603]

I get the impression that the RF under Philip and Elizabeth was a product of the emotional expectations of the time. Sarah and others didn't really understand that "Much is expected of those to whom much has been given". My own parents were ultra patriotic and affected by WW2. "Careless talk costs lives" was part of the propaganda of those generations. It was more difficult to live up to those old values as social freedoms developed in the post-war decades.

[@june6119]

Agree. I was raised on army bases in the US and Europe, and I was taught that talk costs lives.

[@praktyknlp]

Very good points👍 🎯

[@juliehilton1701]

Sarah is a fine example of why Royals always married Royals in the past 😂

[@jessiemacgregor1357]

Well Diana wasn't Royal but she was an aristocrat and if Mrs Campbell managed to get half of what she wrote was the truth Diana was a spiteful jealous and mentally ill. That ended after she to trashed the Royal family Thank God he had Camilla to get comfort from. The only way Mrs Campbell has not lost a case is the way the Monarchy deal with outspoken people who trash them is (DONT COMPLAIN AND NEVER EXPLAIN) like they have done with Harry and his wife.I'm surprised that Diana's brother didn't sue her, but then again he's been in & out of marriages as if he's trying to break Elizabeth' Taylor's record. Family stability accounts for nothing to some people the damage to the children in many cases has never been studied enough IMO.

[@juliehilton1701]

@@jessiemacgregor1357 perhaps I should have put ancient past 😀

[@lucynjoroge9360]

The difference between Sarah and Harry is that he goes on the world stage to attack family, Sarah does it covertly and gets paid imho.I think keeping alot of opposite s%x friendships is not good for a marriage. She is not ev@l but frivolous and conniving imho. Before housekeepers dairy I viewed her differently. The fact that she visited Diana's home in her absence and harrassed her staff is abit off for me.

[@MeMyselfAndEyeTeeth]

I've got a copy of The Housekeeper's Diary but have yet to read it. It's on my shortlist, though, so will have read it before the summer is over. Looking forward to it!

[@vericarauza5830]

​@@MeMyselfAndEyeTeeth When you read it, watch Shaunas videos, at the same time. You will enjoy the book more, with Shaunas take on the book.

[@MeMyselfAndEyeTeeth]

@@vericarauza5830 Good idea, I'll do that! 😊

[@voyaristika5673]

I agree with your assessment. I'm Charles' age and remember all this junk. Sarah struck me as a show-off and untrustworthy. Does she really think anyone will believe she was told to live in a 2 bedroom with no indoor plumbing? Puleez. She had no money? Couldn't rent a cold water flat? 😫 Just another poor me victim narrative with no accountability. It's all the rage here in the US. Maybe she should have kept her toes in her shoes.

[@SG0460]

Loved the review. I think Sarah sounds very self centred, needy, immature, hard work and very blinkered about the implications of her actions. Why are people like her, which 100% includes Harry and Meghan, totally unable to appreciate how fortunate they are and are never happy or content with their lot. Sarah has breezed through life acting the fool expecting everyone else to be responsible for her. I can’t feel sympathy for someone who had everything but due to her own stupidity blew it. I agree with you in that I think the RF have made a mistake by bringing Sarah back into the fold. She is not trustworthy and will take full advantage of this new status. She loves money, status and living the high life at someone else’s expense. That leopard will not change her spots

[@leeannvincent8553]

Well said! The RF will pay a high price for her and Andrew being together. It makes Charles look weak at the very least. Interesting times ahead for them tho' when William is king.

[@vickyaldridge6778]

Kiwi here. Gosh, I so love your delightful, utterly refreshing analysis of absolutely everything. You are so sensible! And funny!

[@cocop5058]

Here’s my Sarah story: in 2012-2013 I was living in Manhattan, in the apt building where Jeffrey Epstein’s models stayed. (Of course I didn’t know this at the time. Seeing all those pretty faces, I just thought the building was attracting a rather fancy crowd and congratulated myself on beating the crowds of hipsters that were sure to swarm the rental offices.) One day I happened to notice that all the doormen were looking quite spiffy in their full uniforms. Even wearing their caps, which they rarely did. I was told it was bc Sarah, the Duchess of York was staying in one of the furnished apts owned by Epstein. During those 2 years I saw her several times, coming and going in the lobby. But I always knew she was visiting bc of the doormen in full kit.

[@eileendaly4651]

I am amazed how quickly commoners get used to Royal privileges after only a few months and when separated or divorced think they should still have the still have the same privileges and that the Royal Family owes them

[@africanborn2443]

Thank you for enduring that for us Shauna. As a former English Teacher the style and content of that book strikes me as a wayward individual's attempt to present herself as the 'family kluz' thereby absolving herself from all future criticism for 'missteps' and expectations of propriety and mature behaviour befitting the daughter-in-law of the Queen and mother to the Queen's grandchildren! I have to agree with you, having painted herself as the family member who only opens her mouth to either insert the other foot as well, or to change feet, she shouldn't be trusted with clost proximity to the working royals.

[@SusanField-qf7ku]

Great assessment!

[@lizziestevenson1908]

She's a bull in a China shop from what I remember. In particular getting caught in that sting offering P Andrews time to whoever it was. And clearly p Andrew was well in on it. God knows what there scheming together in that lodge. Does make me think the monarchy's days are truly numbered.

[@leeannvincent8553]

I agree with you - just things like her behaviour such as grabbing gifts, flowers etc usually meant for the Queen or Princess of Wales after church at Christmas last year (2023) or her recent behaviour recently 'shushing' all those people at some event related to 2024 Cannes Film Festival (whatever was she doing there??) was again just taking advantage of anything offered to her. In her 60's now and still with no self control or decorum when out in public.

[@jeanwoodhouse8899]

If she had not married into the RF, Sarah may still be happily married. Silence and decorum were never her greatest assets. 😂👍🇦🇺

[@ecm958]

Maybe she's happily unmarried.

[@countessAugusta]

Lady colin campbell likes to present herself as the fount of all wisdom and the holder of all royal secrets. Hmmm. Really? Would you confide in someone who makes her living by gossipping about her friends and awuaintanced

[@msladybugbubbles]

@@countessAugusta. Amen to that! She seems to digress in a wacky world more often than not. I watch for about ten minutes and can’t take anymore.

[@MeMyselfAndEyeTeeth]

@@msladybugbubbles You're a trooper! I don't even attempt to listen to Lady C anymore 💀 (although I do like a few of her books.)

[@sallyl5041]

Shauna I have always thought the Yorks are very Shady, and I mean All of the Yorks!! Great Book Review👍👍👍

[@lizaltieri]

Spot on as usual! I think she's at Royal Lodge as a beard for him, a bit of a grift for herself, and perhaps the worst thing about it is that they may be conning their daughters "it's us versus everyone else". It's very difficult to have embarrassing parents, but the time has to come when you might need to separate love from respect in order to live your own life with honesty. I doubt Sarah or Andrew has ever admitted they've done anything wrong to themselves or anyone else. The Queen lived her faith and forgave her. Bless her memory.

[@itsmesam1967]

Not trying to deflect blame from Sarah, because she obviously spent like a drunk sailor on leave, but there is one incident which always left me thinking... "how much did Andrew enable her behaviour". The incident is question is when she tried to sell an interview with Andrew for 1/2 million dollars. At the time the press jumped on her, rightly so, but I cant help thinking Andrew was behind her supporting this sort of money grabbing behaviour. Just a random thought. Great video and review as always

[@mayberelevant3237]

I’ve always thought Andrew was in on it.

[@leeannvincent8553]

I think Andrew and Sarah are 'peas in a pod' - both self absorbed and entitled. I also recall the 'fake sheikh' interview set up by a British tabloid and the fall out from it. Makes you think Andrew Lownie might be onto something with the book he is writing on "air miles Andy" - it will make interesting reading. Perhaps Charles has got wind of what might be in the book and has gotten a bit serious about getting Andrew and Sarah out of the public eye.

[@KatherineSpinks-cu9io]

I’m a ginger and about 5 years older than Sarah. I’ll say it, it wasn’t easy growing up red. I was so hopeful when Fergie came on the scene! I thought, finally, another red who will look good and be a supporting member of the RF. But it was not to be, and now not only Fergie, but Whinger is on the scene and causing such pain. I guess being “red on the head” will never have a peaceful life. But again, I choose to be happy 😁

[@angelaturner4376]

Fergie has always rough around the edges ,never liked her and still don't She hasn't changed She still walks like a horse imo

[@gonefishing167]

Hmm 🤔. Won’t say too much but you can see her influence in lack of style hands down to her daughters, though thy are much improving now. Beatrice especially. Sarah could t keep a secret for anything. I’d b careful of trusting her. She mentioned the Lodge with the outside facilities but, perhaps , that comment was made facetiously because she was given money to purchase a home for herself and the girls, cash as well ( but I don’t remember how much) and the queen paid off her sizeable Debts out of her private money. She ‘forgot’ those details. So much can be made by omitting things, changes the whole story. Things many others do as well. 🙏🙏👵🇦🇺

[@ringwe]

Sarah and Diana exhaust me. I've had my share of experiencing drama queens and all I can say is they live you drained and more appreciative of level headed people. I commend the royal family for their patience, actually.

[@Bergantin23]

So correct. Poor Fergie is a mess, she had a horrid childhood should have spent years with a shrink. The Poor Queen was so brave putting up with these wives…gads.

[@joricardochard2824]

I entirely agree with your opinion. Her actions belie her opinions about herself as she expressed. Yes, she may not have broadcast her views of the RF. She has been so much more subtle in her criticism. And she still uses her title on her numerous books. Who is she kidding?

[@leeannvincent8553]

Indeed, and her actions always seem to be self motivated to me. I suspect the Royal Family will rue the day thinking they got off lightly with Sarah "taking care of Andrew" with little cost or bother to themselves.

[@Kkat201]

I always knew that Sara was a bungalow , nothing upstairs, but after this book ... holy Molly, she is ...... I mean poor Queen

[@TheCecilia1122]

Shauna that Royal blue looks great on you....!!!🎉

[@vericarauza5830]

I agree, but I do love bright colours.

[@rosemarypitt991]

You are so right Shauna, Sarah has very carefully milked the royal family.. She has not caused too many ripples in the family that the duo overseas have caused yet what good has she done? They must be firm with her and make sure she is slowly but surely made to go away and live her life in the shade. Will the King do it? Not a chance but I believe he will regret it. Underneath her scatty demeanor is a very cunning lady, in my opinion. She admits to her silliness ONLY when she is caught out. £500K a pop for access to Andrew? And she was upset that she was recorded doing it. A case of 'oh! silly me, what was I thinking?' Yeah right, she knows exactly what she's doing.

[@leeannvincent8553]

Indeed, the only person not to be sacrificed in Fergie's life is herself - she is very self absorbed and makes very poor choices, constantly

[@sheilathompson1026]

Just shows how entitled and privileged she was that she drove her children to school herself (so brave and wonderful of her) so that they wouldn’t be taken off her. Most people take their kids to school anyway, unless they start work earlier and then they take them to a breakfast club or child minder. Catherine and William always take their kids to school

[@thevintageread]

Good point!

[@toronto4640]

Perhaps Fergie was allowed back into Royal Lodge for the sake of the two girls. By being there, Beatrice and Eugenie could be closer to their grandparents and the Queen and Prince Phillip would have some influence in their upbringing.

[@SirWinstonFurchill]

Thank you for your honest assessment of Sarah, Duchess of York. She may have had a traumatic childhood but many of us had a horrible childhood but we have risen above it to become responsible and respectful adults. When I think of how Sarah and Meghan have disrespected the royal family, after they were both welcomed and embraced, it boggles my mind. If I had the privilege of marrying into that family I would be so grateful. I wouldn’t want to be stuck with Harry or Andrew though. 😃 The rich and abundant history of the family itself, the architecture, art, the jewels! I would immerse myself with the richness of my surroundings and learn all that I could! I am a patriotic American with roots going back to the Revolutionary War but I would be so grateful to be part of the British royal family and I would devote my life to making my adopted country and the family proud. What a wasted opportunity. Meghan wanted no part of it, just the titles and privilege. Such a shame.

[@maura9035]

I thoroughly enjoyed your synopsis of this book and I look forward to the next book review. I also completely agree with your final assessment of Sarah. Regards from Montreal 🇨🇦.

[@MissLizzy882]

People are not black and white. She had a bad childhood, and you can feel sorry for her, and equally she can be indiscreet and a bit of a bull in a china shop. I'm not a fan, but I can sympathise with a lot of her behavior

[@ralphl7643]

The tabloids should have paid her bills. They made millions off her.

[@katesinclair2645]

I completely agree. I've always thought they could be kind to Sarah, but from a distance.

[@janevosper712]

What family stays in touch with the family members ex They should had nothing to do with her

[@MeMyselfAndEyeTeeth]

@@janevosper712 I dunno, but for years we welcomed my ex at Christmas, birthdays for the grandchildren, and so on. He and my husband of 25 years got on well, or so it seemed. The rest of my family had nothing to do with him since our divorce 40+ years ago. Granted, the ex screwed it all up and quit coming to family holidays, grandchildren's events, etc the last few years of his life - but that was his own choice, and had nothing to do with me, my husband, my children or the grandkids. He was just a natural- born narcissistic a-hole and finally outed himself (as narcissistic a-holes always do, eh?!) They're so empty and predictable. 🙄

[@ginapiroli6136]

I'm still friends with my sisters in law and my ex father in law. We visit and enjoy holidays.

[@Diovanlestat]

My family keeps all ex's. Boyfriends, husbands, wives and girlfriends and we all try to get along. My father visited my mother (ex wife) every week before she died,. Heck we even send gifts and presents to ex's new partners when a child us born. The thinking is, " There's a reason why you loved them, even if it didn't work out" Of course, not if they were abusive.

[@sue8344]

I remember reading that Joan Rivers, who was very friendly with Charles, said after Diana’s interview with Bashir: didn’t she know it was an arranged marriage ? My response to that was “no.” Diana was 19 and probably believed in the fairy tale . Coming from a broken home , she was also saw in Charles someone who would never divorce her , as that would be unacceptable in his position ( at the time).

[@MackinacMi]

stay on topic

[@sue8344]

@@MackinacMi My comment was regarding Shauna’s mention of infidelity being accepted among the aristocracy in past.

[@krishnavyas313]

Oh please in her class most women were getting married between the age of 18-21. When her parents got married her mother was 18 and father was 30. Her sister Jane was 20 and her husband was 37. Diana wasn't naive, she herself said that she knew about charles's affair with camila before wedding. She was even friends with charles's other mistress kanga. Diana even wore clothes from kanga's brand invited her to many occasions. She didn't mind charles having multiple affairs but in 1989 When Charles broke up with all his mistress except Camila and started exclusive relationship with her, then only Diana had objection with it.

[@loots9821]

Diana knew exactly what she was getting into as her sister had rejected the same offer before her. She knew they only met a dozen times before they got engaged, she knew her granny was fixing her up with Charles through the queen mother. People married younger then than they do now. She wasn't the naive innocent she makes herself out to be. She knew exactly how to manipulate from very young.

[@dominaevillae28]

@sue8344 It wasn’t arranged, Diana persued marriage to Charles as soon as she realized it was a possibility.

[@moreadsAlot]

After listening to your review of this book and the Housekeeper’s Diary, I get the impression Sarah is one of those people who loves to pull a joke on someone at that person’s expense. Definitely someone who can’t be trusted. There’s a cruel streak that many people don’t recognize at first. Her treatment of staff when she was a guest at Highgrove was very telling of who she is behind the public face.

[@BarbaraHardacre]

Did h and mm read Sarah's book. Seems like they copy of a lot of her antics

[@BrendaHutchinson-tp5zu]

Rachel has for sure and many other books about Royals and celebrities. She hasn't a single creative thought of her own.

[@BrendaHutchinson-tp5zu]

Imo I think King Charle's is now trying to dislodge both Prince Andrew and Sarah from Crown land. They have been sponging off everyone for years. They are takers, not givers. I dislike both their daughters as well and King Charle's has been wise to keep them at arm's length.

[@Anna_Key]

I think Princess Beatrice is lovely. I hope she becomes a full time working Royal.

[@Diovanlestat]

​@Anna_Key Beatrice came down to our area for the jubilee and was patient, sensitive and kind to our old people. When asked she just said "The Queen is my Granny"

[@Anna_Key]

@@Diovanlestat how lovely she is, very humble too 😊

[@heidiwolf1793]

Um... there's no way she was chosen to replace Audrey Hepburn. In my opinion. No way.

[@vicm4795]

Absolutely no comparison. Sarah has a heart but she is tainted by her greed and indiscretions.

[@suerobinson844]

Sarah wanted to be like Diana, hence the spending. Neither women showed good judgement. Thanks for your interesting and well researched views ❤ from Queensland

[@avissmith8384]

Thanks Shauna. Well I have not changed my mind on our Sarah. Drama queen! 🤣

[@mackette54]

Yorks are a strange breed

[@user-mf3ky1qs3h]

I listened to a interview that Sarah gave on some talk show and they asked her about her living with the PA ....she said she is a guest.....LOL long time guest I guess .....I think Sarah is a very grandiose character in her own head. Even though I do have some sympathy for her ............ she made her bed as the saying goes .......... Oh my Sarah such a complex person. Thanks for the review Shauna enjoyed immensely see you till next time...Cheers.

[@krishnavyas313]

Out of embarrassment the Queen paid of most of Sarah debts in millions and in divorce settlement they give her £500k for house and extra £350k cash.

[@krisy-in-italy]

Well Shauna, this book has been fun but I’m soooo glad it’s finally over!!!! 😂 I appreciate you read it so I didn’t have to. Fergie is Fergie and summed up in a nutshell she is over the top and tiresome. I think she has somewhat damaged those girls of hers and I am hopeful that now they are married and away they can begin to realize she has never had their best interest at heart but only her own. She is manipulative and spiteful. The less I see of her the better. She and that husband of hers should retire quietly and stay out of the photos of the RF.

[@lulusbackintown1478]

I completely agree with you. I like seeing her because she makes me laugh whether she intended to or not

[@allyanderson6755]

❤your blue top is a gorgeous colour 💙

[@barbaraallen435]

I think she is and always has been a bit of a grifter. The rumour is the Prince Andrews involvement with G E was because of his ex wifes debt allegedly,tho i think Andrew's dodgy .

[@alexandradane3672]

May I suggest that all those who suffered the misery of ever knowing her , eventually dropped her like a hot potato because of her struggle with the truth and her capacity for outrageous exaggeration ? No longer do many people believe a word she says or trust her .Shes down in amongst the “penny dreadfuls” now . Imo

[@heatherleutscherwarren9459]

Excellent review Shauna. ❤

[@anitawilkinson6943]

I heartily agree with your summary of Sarah also of her renewed position in the RF. The Andrew situation would normally the business of the people involved. Unfortunately, when you are in the most famous and scrutinised family in the world, your behaviour has to be exemplary.

[@user-ye2ge4zo5lhennypenny]

I remember seeing those photos in our papers and overseas too! We were horrified!!

[@suemcdermott2947]

I never knew much about her and never looked into it. Thank you Shauna, you made it interesting. I dont know why these women get involved then complain about royal rules. There surely is a way of being happy.

[@KatherineSpinks-cu9io]

Yes, and happiness needs to come from you, because you choose it over sullen and depressed. I choose to be happy.

[@parkwood6334]

I surprise myself over my attitude toward Sarah's mother. She was slightly cold with the children, but that was probably how she was brought up. She was a young, vibrant woman married to an old goat. The negligence and his affairs must have been draining. It was horrible to leave her child and run off with another man, but just like Diana's mother she must have been at the end of her rope.

[@jackiegould1569]

I agree with you about Sarah after listening to this review. I also think its a mistake having her around the private royal occasions. I dont think She ever learnt how to behave properly. I still cant get over throwing a typewriter out of the window. For some reason thats really bothered me. Maybe because thats the first dreadful thing I heard that she did.

[@Cynthia-nm6tg]

I don’t recall hearing that story. Pretty please, tell us.

[@jackiegould1569]

@@Cynthia-nm6tg The typewriter story? it was one of the first reviews from this book that Shauna did. When Sarah went to learn typing!

[@isabelwright8910]

I don't really believe that 😂

[@jackiegould1569]

@@isabelwright8910 well she wrote it in her book!

[@Cynthia-nm6tg]

@@jackiegould1569 / Thank you for responding. I don’t remember that part, so I’ll have to go back & rewatch. Thanks again !

[@brendawood3322]

Hi Shauna. Loved your review of this book. I found it enlightening in parts but I'm afraid my suspicions of Sarah and my dislike of her behaviour over the years has not changed. She has never been a good judge of character - either her own, PA's or others. Money has always been a driving factor for her IMO. As to her living at Royal Lodge, how many ex's still cohab? Grifting again! I dont trust her, find nothing to admire in her and really wish the RF would maintain their distance - no need for total ostracism but also no need to encourage any closer relationship. Merching off her title! Thanks for great review. You really get to the heart of things. 😊

[@loraross8172]

Great book review...I come away from it all feeling Prince Philip was spot on about Sarah.

[@lisalivingston6473]

I recently watched an interview (available on KZbin) that Sarah did last year at the 92Y in New York City to promote her last book. She seemed a bit careful throughout the interview not to divulge too much about the royal family even as the interviewer attempted to draw more juicy gossip out of her. It has been reported that her cancer diagnosis has bonded her closer to King Charles as they both battle the disease, and I suspect that she is exercising great care in ensuring that she does not do anything that could jeopardize that special relationship in the future. Thanks, Shauna, for your entertaining review of Sarah My Story. I have enjoyed every episode, and I can't wait to see what you have planned next!

[@clpendygraft]

As soon as William becomes King, Andrew and his crew will be gone.

[@lisalivingston6473]

​@@clpendygraftI agree, but I think it still puts Prince William in a difficult and awkward position, because he has always seemed so fond of his cousins. I'm sure he is wary around Princess Eugenie who seemed to be close with Harry after his break from the family. Unfortunately, she backed the losing team.

[@LynetteMcGrath]

I honestly think this book was part of the blueprint for H&M's future plans. So many things Sarah says to make herself the poor victim could have come straight from M herself.

Sarah seems to have manipulated quite a comfortable half-in-half-out for herself, really. She doesn't have all the media scrutiny, but can get paid for doing American talk shows and can write books. She has a whole wing of a royal palace and the benefit of being associated with the royal family without any royal duties. She appears to have learned from life experience to take what she can get and not to live with integrity.

[@silvercrowsong]

Hi Shauna. I’m kinda glad this book is done. I realize I have complex views on Sara Ferguson that has everything to do with the photos. It intrigues me how paranoid of the men in grey and the Firm she was and it reminds me of Harry’s paranoia as well. Just interesting.

[@Yogelaine]

I know who the American friend is. He was an American living in London and was not a financial manager but ran a marketing company - he represented her for her book deals and rebranding herself. I worked with him when I was at the UN and he told me he had taken her on.

[@krishnavyas313]

I think royal family knew Andrew and sarah only saprated because she wanted to make money by using her title that's way she didn't get much in settlement.

[@SusanWilliams-fg1ch]

Apparently she got less as a settlement in her hand because The Queen paid off her debts out of embarrassment.

[@allegro1234]

Thanks Shauna. I like your summary at the end, what You think.

[@carolday8136]

You need to watch The Royal Grift, Meghan’s Jam O’Gram. She explains the white dog, biscuits, and raspberry jam. MM is disgusting.

[@Polopony]

But surely, if her true meaning needs to be explained to most people, then it hasn't worked. We don't know, and we don't care.

[@marialane9738]

This is Shaunas channel talking about Sarah. Please do not ignore that.

[@rosemarymurlis-hellings8138]

The people who monitor the Sussexes will know and report it to the Palace. William and the courtiers will be dealing with the reports ( Catherine is probably not given the full details), so the insults are personal and deliberate, and she expects them to be understood. William went to MI6 this week, and his visit was reported in the Court Circular, so he may have been issuing a warning of some kind.

[@MackinacMi]

​@marialane9738 WELL SAID!!

[@chookie4678]

Yes I saw it too Carol I was gobsmacked. Then others saw it too and agreed with what Grifty said. I’d never heard of it so it would’ve gone right over my head. 🇦🇺🦘💐🐨🩷💛❤️

[@fibanocci314]

Your saying about just giving us the juice from the last few chapters is the perfect analogy for these series that you do: you're juicing the books. Just giving us the distilled essence, minus any dry bits or the layers of peel the author tries to put over it.

[@juliehooker7231]

I feel exactly like you Shauna, I never took to her back in the 80’s, or Diana. I really liked the Monaco Princess’s Caroline and Stephanie, as I loved their style and clothes.😊

[@thevintageread]

I totally agree!

[@juliehooker7231]

@@thevintageread I’m sure you could do some juicy book reviews on the Monaco girls Shauna.😎

[@chookie4678]

Totally agree with your summary of the book 🇦🇺🦘💐🐨🩷💛❤️

[@melstjohn3766]

Spot on Shauna ❤

[@merrywalsh2809]

Could not agree with you more, Shauna. Thank you for this reading. ❤

[@JaniceRogers-hb3js]

Good morning. I'm retired and recently started accessing KZbin, mainly to read about the disgusting H & M. While scrolling, I found your podcasts. I have so enjoyed The Housemates Diaries and now this book about Sarah. I love your comments and sense of humour. Thank you so much. 🇨🇦

[@thevintageread]

Welcome! Thanks for being here 😊

[@beverleightodd5710]

I used to give Sarah the benefit of the doubt but not anymore, she is beyond the pale. FYI John Bryan was friendly with Richard Kay.

[@beverleightodd5710]

I was well known that if Sarah walked into a room Prince Philip would walk out, that's one reason I don't think the Palace was behind the JB photos.

[@HelenBlack-sn7ke]

Sarah loves playing the martyr.

[@clairelariviere3122]

I agree with you Shawna. Sarah was never an asset to the BRF. She muddled everything up and still does. I remember an interview she did with Oprah after her marriage ended and it was very unflattering to the monarchy.

[@Roasting_Chicken]

I definitely don’t believe her. She is very much alike prince Andrew.

[@karmarevenge]

I agree.

[@kathrynriggs2489]

I feel the same.

[@chookie4678]

Agree. 🇦🇺🦘💐🐨🩷💛❤️

[@miro9440]

I’ve always been somewhat ambivalent about Sarah. She’s always ‘come across’ as nice enough…if a bit over effusive at times. Not enough to disgruntle me.

[@ynys_mon6928]

I don’t trust Andrew nor Sarah. Unfortunately, that also makes me distrust Beatrice and Eugene. Not sure if that’s fair, but I can’t help wondering. Both Andrew and Sarah showed considerable talent in keeping in the Queen’s good books despite not always behaving well. I suspect the daughters have inherited that skill.

[@J-zr9lg]

Your summing up of her is spot on, in my opinion.

[@cinder8290]

Thank you for these episodes about Sarah’s book. It has been very interesting. You make all of your episodes exciting and worth listening to.

[@thevintageread]

Thank you so much!

[@oceanreefer2626]

I agree with your summation Shauna.

[@charmainerichter6954]

Shauna, I am rolling my eyes! OMG!

[@2000konnie]

I've been following the big Royal weddings since Princess Anne married Captain Mark Phillips. Fergie really disgusted me during her wedding when she acted like a fool by mugging and yukking it up during the speaking part of the ceremony. But, something you said really rang a bell with me as I see her as two separate people. One that I think is a fool with self-inflicted wounds and the other as an admirable person who does things that I do like. It may be an unpopular opinion, but I love that she and Andrew have stayed such good friends, and that she lives with him at the lodge. She is the mother of his daughters, who are legitimate princesses. Andrew and Sarah are the king and queen of bad choices, but I think that they have both paid for their bad choices. It's odd to me that neither of them seemed to have any serious, long term relationships after they divorced. There was nothing to stop them. In any case, I know how you feel when you read a memoir and feel the need to shower afterwards LOL so to speak. I've read a few wonderful ones, but others are like - yuk.

[@MargaretM-vd7bb]

Thankyou Shauna, enjoyed the live, went to press the like button and ended up out of chat. I agree with your final analysis. How many people get to live of their ex in laws. Many people have horrendous childhoods.

[@rosemarymurlis-hellings8138]

I really dislike flowery language and outgrew Barbara Cartland by twelve, so I don't think I'll read the book; but I certainly found it fascinating and I found your reading highly entertaining. To be honest, I was happy to see Fergie going to church with the family. I see Sarah as a silly, self sabotaging but likeable woman and I don't think she is malicious. I remember Sarah when she first came into the RF and I remember the horific and cruel things the media said calling her "the Duchess of Pork" . I liked her much better than Diana in the early days. I thought both she and Diana pulled silly immature pranks and found the behaviour very tiresome, but the treatment of Fergie by the RF and the public and press after her " fall from grace" was appalling. I feel that Sarah has made an honest attempt over the years to support herself and her children, and at times, she has supported Andrew. Her books may not be to my taste but she at least wrote them herself, and I have heard her books on Queen Victoria are very good. I think the Yorks were loving and supportive parents to their daughters, and I respect that. They did not hide Beatrice's dyslexia or Eugenie's scoliosis and worked with the girls' doctors and tutors. They certainly never sought to trade off the girls' disabilities and it was handled in a sensible matter of fact manner. I also respect and appreciate Andrew's heroism in the Falklands War which very few people remember. A few of those who have served under him have come forward and said that he was a good senior officer and not the pompous dolt that others have painted him. The couple's open marriage and easy morals make me queasy and I wish the details had remained private. My mother used to talk about the affairs of the royal family and their scandals and the Society scandals of her youth which were well known and discussed by the general public, so I have always known how Royal and Aristocratic marriages are conducted. Although I thought that Mum exaggerated the veniality and was " down" on them because her own life was so hard and poor in comparison. It turns out she was very astute and accurate in relaying the details of the various scandals including Mountbatten- but she never explained exactly what was wrong about him and Edwina. Overall, I'd say that Sarah is a product of her upbringing, schooling and social position. She's an accident prone " Hooray Henry" who goes at life like a bull in a china shop and has a huge sense of entitlement. Over the years, her gaffs have given me hours of entertainment so I can not dislike her.

[@RhondaSweet]

That was such a fabulous book series! I loved it. In the final analysis, I’m 100% with you on Sarah (gosh, needy much?!). You’re a bright button Shauna and I look forward to the next book. BTW: Did you hear Sarah’s going to visit us here in Australia 🫥?

[@suegardner]

I'm in the cheese! Sinking fast! Will you take my hand? 😂😂😂

[@msladybugbubbles]

I love your book reviews! 😂

[@janmoore46]

Brilliant analysis and critique!

[@Buzzinga248]

I feel very sorry for Beatrice and Eugenie, what an embarrassment both parents have turned out to be.

[@Fifi-wv3bd]

Fab analysis Shauna. I wonder if Sarah has mild additional support needs with her lack of self control and impulsive behaviour. Also there's a clip of Sarah & Andrew on their wedding day in an open top carriage and Fergie is scooping up confetti inside the carriage and throwing it up in the air - it looked very unusual behaviour. I think she may live with Andrew because she seems to need " looking after". She was caught allegedly selling access to P Andrew while appearing drunk ( there's video footage) . In some ways she's quite vulnerable.

[@pwhorselover]

Shauna, thank you for this very interesting book summary. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed it. My opinion- I do have sympathy for her plight growing up. I believe that caused damage to her as an adult. But some of her decisions were so blatantly irresponsible that it is frustrating. And unfortunately she is still making some of the same poor choices. Thanks again Shauna!

[@bettysshowtime7400]

It’s like reading spare all over again! The correlation is amazing, now either H or M read this book! It’s very understandable the closeness of H and the Yorks. The bad influence , misinformation and revenge on the Royal family started with miss S. Didn’t she do an Oprah interview also! Trusting this family ,who seem to be full of bitterness, would be unwise. Also the other relatives in the USA.

[@portodemos3622]

I heard Sarah speak at a Weight Watchers meeting. She was much prettier and taller in person. However, Sarah came across as a phony.

[@tonyspain2]

She has needed to live on er wits, and she has survived living in a world that she could not afford. For what ever the reason, it was not the life she thought she was going to have, so good-luck to her. We don't pay her rent!

[@junemcrae8393]

She is a bit of an Air head she will never change. 💕💕