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Prince Edward's ex-girlfriend makes shocking claims about Sarah Ferguson

Prince Edward's ex-girlfriend also spoke candidly about her decision to distance herself from Sarah Ferguson

Published July 13, 2026
Ruthie Henshall dated Prince Edward for five years during the late 1980s and early 1990s
Ruthie Henshall dated Prince Edward for five years during the late 1980s and early 1990s

Prince Edward’s former girlfriend Ruthie Henshall has made startling revelations about former Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson and claimed she is no longer in contact with her.

She also expressed deep disappointment at recent claims about Sarah.

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Ruthie Henshall, the West End star dated Prince Edward for five years during the late 1980s and early 1990s.

The actress also spoke candidly about her decision to distance herself from Sarah.

Speaking to the Hello about Sarah, Ruthie says, "She was always inviting me to places. If we were all together with the family, she would always bring me into conversations. She was very welcoming, so I find what has come out since disappointing and horrendous."

However, following Sarah’s links to Epstein, the actress says, "We are not still in touch and I wouldn't be now."

Henshall also reflected that while Eugenie and Beatrice mother was portrayed as a liability for the Royal Family by the media, she herself would have been "a tabloid wet dream" had her relationship with Edward become public.

Prince Edward's former girlfriend also revealed that Sarah advised to her to "get out while you can."

Meanwhile, the New Idea, citing the insiders, has reported that Prince Edward now faces major embarrassment as Ruthie Henshall is releasing a tell-all book all about him, their romance and his relatives.

Mukhtar Ahmed Junejo
Mukhtar Ahmed Junejo is the Deputy News Editor at The News International (Digital) with over 10 years of experience. He specialises in real-time reporting on the British Royal Family and analyses monarchy transitions, internal dynamics, and global media narratives. He also covers high-profile celebrity news and international human-interest stories.