Sarah Ferguson provides update on relationship status with Prince Andrew

The Duke and Duchess of York

Sarah and Andrew’s 10-year marriage ended in 1996 – but the pair of exes have maintained a sturdy friendship in the years since

The Duchess of York has provided an update on her relationship with ex-husband Prince Andrew amid growing speculation over the former couple’s status.

Speaking on a promotional tour for her latest romance novel, Sarah was asked whether she would ever tie the knot with her ex-husband – Britain’s least popular royal, according to YouGov polling.

But in a cut-and-dry rebuke, Fergie said: “I get asked that all the time! We’re happy with the way we are right now, thank you.”

While she was quick to shut down the line of questioning of late, the 64-year-old duchess has been a little less clear in the past.

Fergie was asked whether remarrying her “handsome prince” was on the cards

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At a prior promotional event for her writings, she was also asked whether a remarriage was on the cards.

Ferguson had replied: “He’s still my handsome prince… He’ll always be my handsome prince. It’s lovely that we are such a family and the story has a happy ending all the time.

And she has previously declared: “We’re divorced to each other, not from each other. We are co-parents who support each other and believe that family is everything.

“I’m proud of the job we have done together in bringing up our children and sustaining a strong family unit. Our bywords are communication, compromise and compassion.”Sarah shared words with ex-rugby star Mike Tindall at Royal Ascot last week

While royal historian Marlene Koenig has told GB News: “Remarriage would make Sarah a member of the Royal Family, with pressures that have not existed since their divorce.

“I cannot predict, but I would be surprised if they remarried. Their relationship improved with divorce.”

Sarah and Andrew’s 10-year marriage ended in 1996 – but the pair of exes have since maintained a sturdy friendship, with Fergie even taking up residence at Royal Lodge, the duke’s home since 2003.

And at the recent book promo, she praised Andrew, saying he was doing “very well” and that “he is loving being a grandfather – he is a wonderful father and grandfather”.

Fergie was spotted with her and Prince Andrew’s daughters at Royal Ascot last weekP