Andrew and Fergie ‘Locked into Shameless Cashgrab War’

It’s getting messy behind palace gates.

Prince Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson are reportedly locked in what insiders describe as a frantic race to secure ultra-wealthy backers in the Middle East — and the fallout is raising eyebrows across royal circles.

Sources claim the former couple, both 66, have shifted their financial focus to the United Arab Emirates and other oil-rich nations as opportunities in the U.K. continue to dry up. What was once a united front has allegedly turned into an all-out scramble for survival.

“They see the Middle East as one of the last places where serious money is still within reach,” an insider said. “There’s urgency. They know their financial reality isn’t what people assume.”

Andrew and Ferguson divorced in 1996 but remained unusually close, even living together at Royal Lodge in Windsor for years. Now, according to those familiar with the situation, they’re allegedly approaching the same wealthy contacts, attending overlapping events, and quietly trying to outmaneuver each other for financial backing.

The pressure has been building for years.

Andrew stepped back from royal duties in 2019 following his disastrous BBC interview about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. He later lost his royal patronages and military titles. Public anger reignited after newly surfaced materials related to Epstein brought fresh scrutiny. Andrew has repeatedly denied wrongdoing.

Meanwhile, Ferguson has not been accused of any crimes, but she has faced her own financial turbulence. Earlier this month, reports surfaced that she applied to dissolve several private companies, adding to speculation about cash flow concerns.

Insiders say the pair’s earning power in Britain has taken a major hit.

“Corporate sponsors don’t want the controversy. Charities are cautious. Social circles are wary,” a source explained. “In practical terms, the U.K. has become a financial dead end for them.”

Maintaining a royal-adjacent lifestyle doesn’t come cheap. Security costs, property upkeep, and everyday expenses reportedly eat away at what remains of their reserves. While many assume the duo are financially set for life, insiders insist that’s far from the full picture.

“At the moment, much depends on King Charles’ goodwill,” a source added, hinting that even that support has limits.

Now, with both looking to the same pool of discreet billionaires in oil-rich states, what was once cooperation has allegedly morphed into rivalry.

“This isn’t about partnership anymore,” the insider said. “It’s about self-preservation. Whoever secures backing first wins.”

Whether the strategy pays off remains to be seen — but one thing is clear: the royal drama is far from over.