Princess Eugenie is reportedly readying a guest suite in her luxurious £3.6 million villa in Portugal amid growing signs that her mother, Sarah Ferguson, may be preparing to leave the UK. According to new reports, the princess and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, want the space ready in case the Duchess of York decides to retreat to Europe for an extended period.

The story was first revealed by Mike Parker to Express.co.uk, stating that Sarah could be planning to spend significant time at their property. Eugenie and Jack purchased the home in May 2022 at the upscale Costa Terra Golf and Ocean Club in Melides, where Jack works. Since then, they have divided their lives between the oceanfront residence and Ivy Cottage on the Kensington Palace estate.

Speculation around Sarah’s move has intensified as pressure grows at Royal Lodge, the Windsor home she still shares with her former husband, Prince Andrew. The fallout from Andrew’s association with Jeffrey Epstein continues to cast a long shadow, fueling rumours that he may soon relocate to Sandringham. Andrew has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing related to his involvement with Epstein.

Friends close to Sarah have reportedly expressed concern about her state of mind. Royal commentator Phil Dampier revealed that those around the Duchess fear she is reaching breaking point. He explained that her older sister, Jane, recently flew in from Australia to support her during what has been described as a period of severe emotional strain.