Sarah Ferguson shocked Queen Elizabeth II with post-divorce request

Sarah Ferguson admits she asked for a special present from Queen Elizabeth II after her divorce from Prince Andrew.

Speaking to Harpers Bazaar in 2007, Fergie revealed that Her Majesty had asked her what is it that she requires after her split with Andrew in 1997.

“When I met with Her Majesty about it, she asked, 'What do you require, Sarah?' and I said, 'Your friendship,' which I think amazed her because everyone said I would demand a big settlement. But I wanted to be able to say, 'Her Majesty is my friend' — not fight her nor have lawyers saying, 'Look, she is greedy.' I left my marriage knowing I'd have to work," Fergie explained.

This comes amid rumours that Prince Andrew is tipped to write a tell-all memoir, discussing his life in the Royal Family.

Expert Andrew Lownie says: "There have long been rumours that Andrew might write a book, and various collaborators have been suggested, but I think it is very unlikely. Andrew is loyal to the institution and knows it would impact his daughters and their position within the Royal Family.”

Lownie told the Mail Online:Yes he knows a lot but I doubt he would ever talk. He's told them all to Fergie and she's the real threat which is why the family are keen to keep her on side," the expert said.