Lownie reveals that wasn't quite the reality of the deal signed though, writing: 'In return for lending her name to a string 'Duchess of York Nursing Homes’…she received £1 a bed. Months later, Garrad, who admitted that 'from a Kudos point of view there could be nothing better than being in business with a member of the Royal Family', was declared bankrupt. Fergie later recalled: 'The pool and tennis court were yet to be built - luxuries, granted, but a big house must have its finishing touches if it's not to look half-baked.' So keen was Fergie to get more cash that she even allegedly utilised her romantic relationships for money-making schemes. Earlier this year, it was revealed Fergie had accepted funds - £15,000 from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein - to help pay off significant debts.

Source: Daily Mail March 28, 2026 12:40 UTC