Prince Andrew saves the Duchess of York’s wedding dress

Prince Andrew kept Sarah Ferguson’s wedding dress in his wardrobe and makeup on the bedside table after they split, his former maid claims

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Prince Andrew kept Sarah Ferguson’s wedding dress in his wardrobe after they split, his former maid claims.

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The 61-year-old royal moved back to Buckingham Palace after his marriage to the Duchess of York broke up in 1992 and although his ex-wife was not welcome at the residence, Charlotte Briggs claims her makeup was carefully laid out on the table. dressing table every day.

Charlotte told The Sun newspaper: “Even though she doesn’t live there, her makeup is still on the dresser.

“I used to have to take all the eyeliners, mascara and powder, dust underneath and put it back on every day.

“But he was never there. He doesn’t live there and he definitely won’t be welcome back after what he’s done.

“Her clothes are there, so are her shoes — and even her wedding dress is still hanging in the closet. That’s scary.

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“I met the Duke of Edinburgh in the corridor and he was very kind and courteous.

“I was even hugged by Nelson Mandela. Andrew was a world away from him. You can’t get a bigger contrast.

“Nelson Mandela values ​​everything he has and has never underestimated the enormous responsibility he has as a human being. Andrew is just right.

“Everyone knows he’s terrible. I’ve worked with all the other royals and they’ve been great.

“Prince Andrew was my main man, but I also worked at Sandringham for Prince Charles right before Princess Diana died.

“Charles is very kind and considerate. He shows empathy and kindness.

“But Andrew is just being arrogant and it’s a shame because it probably ruined my experience.

“Perhaps if I didn’t work for him, I would have worked longer hours for the nobles.

“If I worked for someone else, like Charles or Edward, I think I would enjoy it more.”

The former servant admitted that he even hid from the prince who demanded.

He said: “Andrew is very demanding. Everything had to be neat and she lost the weight. I often try to hide.

“I saw him come out and hide behind the curtains and I thought, ‘Right, he’s gone’.”