Sarah Ferguson eyes permanent stay at Princess Eugenie’s Portuguese villa

The Duchess of York, 66, has recently traveled to the Costa Terra Golf and Ocean Club in Melides, where Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, maintain a private beachfront home. Sources suggest Ferguson views the property as an ideal refuge to reinvent her lifestyle away from intense media scrutiny. She has pitched the arrangement as a mutually beneficial setup, offering to manage the residence and assist with her grandchildren while the couple balances their time between Portugal and London.

However, the proposal has encountered significant resistance from Brooksbank. While he remains supportive of occasional visits, he is reportedly wary of the reputational risks associated with a full-time residency. There is a palpable concern that Ferguson’s presence could turn their quiet sanctuary into a media focal point, potentially damaging the family’s standing with the wider Royal Family. As Eugenie navigates the early days of motherhood, she faces the challenge of managing her mother’s expectations without inviting further public backlash or compromising the privacy she has worked to cultivate in the region.