"I wanted to work; it's not right for a princess of the royal house to be commercial, so Andrew and I decided to make the divorce official so I could go off and get a job"
- Sarah Ferguson
About this Quote
In this quote, Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, is expressing her desire to work and have a job. She thinks that it is not proper for a member of the royal household, specifically a princess, to participate in commercial activities. Therefore, she and her hubby, Prince Andrew, decided to formally divorce so that she might pursue her career aspirations. This choice enabled her to break away from the traditional expectations of a royal and have the freedom to work and earn a living. It reveals her decision to be independent and not rely exclusively on her royal status.
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