Sarah Ferguson's Lunch Request Sends Royal Staff into a Tizz

Sarah Ferguson's Lunch Request Sends Royal Staff into a Tizz

A former royal butler, Paul Burrell, has shared a humorous anecdote about Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, that showcases the complexities of royal dining etiquette. In his latest book, he recalls a time when Ferguson caused quite the stir among Buckingham Palace staff by refusing to specify her lunch preferences during a picnic.

As staff members prepared a meal for the royals while they enjoyed a leisurely day, one staffer was left frustrated when Ferguson didn’t respond to the request for her food choices. In a rather amusing show of exasperation, he was overheard exclaiming, ‘What does that red-haired mare want for lunch?’ This outburst, despite its bluntness, was met with a curious silence, leaving everyone to speculate about the Duchess's dining whims.

Burrell, who served Princess Diana for nearly a decade, noted the contrasting personalities of the two royal figures. While Diana was often seen as a beloved figure, Ferguson’s antics, such as this lunch debacle, have painted her in a different light, leaving staff and the public with plenty to talk about.

In light of recent controversies surrounding Ferguson, including her past apology to Jeffrey Epstein, this story serves as a reminder of the lighter moments that sometimes overshadow the more serious issues within royal life. After all, who knew that lunch orders could stir such drama in the hallowed halls of Buckingham Palace?