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Sarah Ferguson ‘set to sign’ deal for bombshell autobiography in wake of explosive Earl Spencer book

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Bishop, H. (2026, September 25). Sarah Ferguson ‘set to sign’ deal for bombshell autobiography in wake of explosive Earl Spencer book. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/royals/sarah-ferguson-autobiography-earl-spencer-diana-swan-song-b1298339.html

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Sarah Ferguson is reportedly close to signing a deal for an autobiography aimed at redeeming her reputation following controversy over her relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. A bidding war has ensued among publishers interested in the "compelling" notes she has prepared. This comes amid Earl Spencer's release of his own memoir, which includes allegations about King Charles and has prompted a response from Buckingham Palace defending the king’s character.

Written by AI on 2026-09-25, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Sarah Ferguson, previously known as Duchess of York, is reportedly close to signing a deal for her autobiography after Earl Spencer released his own explosive memoir about Princess Diana. Ferguson aims to rescue her reputation and address financial issues by sharing compelling notes with publishers. Several charities cut ties with Ferguson following revelations about her relationship with the late financier Jeffrey Epstein in the Epstein files release. Earl Spencer's book includes allegations against King Charles, such as him saying "we'll forget her soon enough" after Diana’s death, and claims that Charles went ballistic over whether Prince William and Prince Harry would follow Diana's funeral cortege.

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“The articles report on conflicting claims about Sarah Ferguson's plans to write an autobiography, with one article stating she is close to signing a deal and another denying any such plans.”

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She is reportedly “on a mission” to rescue her reputation. uncertain

She → rescue → reputation

One source said: “Sarah wants to set the record straight about everything and earn some money to resolve her financial issues. asserted

record → say → issues

There has been a secret bidding war and a deal is close to being secured. asserted

deal → secure → ?

Fergie is ever the optimist and believes she can be forgiven and welcomed back.” asserted

she → believe → ?

Several charities severed ties with Ms Ferguson after details of her continued relationship with late paedophile financier became public on the release of the Epstein files. asserted

details → sever → files

Spencer said he felt it was his “duty… as an eyewitness to history” to write a new memoir chronicling the life of his sister. asserted

it → say → sister

The memoir contains a string of explosive claims about King Charles, including allegations that the King said “we’ll forget her soon enough” following the death of Diana. uncertain

we → contain → Diana

He also accused Charles of “going ballistic” in a row over whether the then Prince William and Prince Harry should follow Diana’s funeral cortege. asserted

William → accuse → cortege

Spencer said he felt it was his “duty… as an eyewitness to history” to write a new memoir detailing the life of his late sister, though some critics have questioned their closeness as siblings in the final years of Diana’s life. asserted

critics → say → life

In response to the claims made, a Buckingham Palace spokesman said on Wednesday, September 23: “While we do not comment on books as a matter of principle, His Majesty is mindful that the pain of fraternal grief can cloud reason, affect judgment and colour memory in ways others do not recognise, even many years after such a loss.” uncertain

others → make → loss

Sarah Ferguson ‘set to sign’ deal for bombshell autobiography in wake of explosive Earl Spencer book

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