A royal fairytale that ended in scandal ? and a story that still echoes today.
When Prince Andrew married Sarah Ferguson in 1986, millions watched the wedding of the year. The world saw laughter, charm, and the promise of a new era for the monarchy. Yet behind the glittering ceremony and smiling photographs, cracks were already forming. What began as a modern love story soon unraveled into one of the most damaging scandals in royal history.
Consequences of Entitlement goes beyond gossip to uncover what Andrew and Sarah's journey reveals about privilege, power, and accountability. From Andrew's childhood of inherited status to Sarah's turbulent upbringing, from the glamour of royal life to humiliating tabloid headlines, this book traces their rise, fall, and surprising survival.
Inside you'll discover:
- How the "perfect couple" image was carefully built ? and quickly shattered.
- The pressures of duty, media intrusion, and choices that fueled the downfall.
- Andrew's entanglements with powerful and dangerous figures ? and the infamous Newsnight disaster that ended his public career.
- Sarah Ferguson's reinventions and resilience in the face of failure, ridicule, and financial crisis.
- What the Yorks' story teaches us about modern royalty, entitlement, and the power of public scrutiny.
Both a gripping royal biography and a mirror held up to society, this book asks: When privilege collides with accountability, who really wins?
For readers of royal history, modern scandals, and stories of resilience, Consequences of Entitlement offers a clear, compelling, and unforgettable account of how a fairytale became a cautionary tale.