Sarah Ferguson has had a tumultuous relationship with the royal family, to say the least.

“And she saw it.

She just got so annoyed when I wasn’t being myself,” the Duchess of York admitted.

Sarah Ferguson looking reflective

“And that’s probably when I got into all the pickles.

But now I am myself, and I’m just so lucky to be able to be myself.”

Strangely enough, Fergie has admitted that Queen Elizabeth’s death has given her a newfound sense of freedom.

Sarah Ferguson walks beside Queen Elizabeth II

She added, “I’m really, truly authentic Sarah now.”

[She’s] never faltered.

I absolutely think there is no greater mentor."

Sarah Ferguson, Prince Andrew, and Queen Elizabeth II

She knew how to make people feel good.

She never took it onboard as about her.

It’s about the monarchy, about making someone feel good.

She was my total idol."

And it’s this faithful consistency that Ferguson admired so much in the late Queen.