Sarah Ferguson wears funky studded jacket as she continues publicity blitz for her romance novel

Sarah Ferguson made a bold style statement in New York City tonight as she prepared to make the latest in a long series of public appearances to promote her new novel.

The Duchess of York, 63, was photographed arriving at 92nd Street Y on the Upper East Side on Monday, moments before sitting down for a “chat” with Glamor editor Samantha Barry to discuss her upcoming romance book. . A most intriguing lady.

Fergie opted for a funky ensemble for the evening’s event, donning a white studded jacket, which featured lace-up detailing along both sleeves.

She paired the statement piece with a knee-length black skirt and over-the-knee black boots, and was seen with a pair of green reading glasses in her hands as she made her way inside the famous venue.

Sarah was ushered to the event site around 6:00 pm and waved cheerfully as she got out of a black van, flanked by several security guards. .

Royal megafan John Hoatson, 49, was first in line outside 92NY after taking a four-hour bus ride from Baltimore to New York for the talk.

Hoatson, who has a 13,000-piece collection of royal memorabilia, told DailyMail.com that he fell in love with royalty at the age of eight, describing Fergie as an “unsung hero” to the monarchy and “Diana-like”.

“I’m excited to see what he has to say, his perspective since the Queen passed away,” he said. I am here to support her. She is a wonderful person, very caring, she gives so much to so many.’

He said recent scandals and controversies in the royal family had not diminished his support, adding that he was looking forward to hearing Fergie’s thoughts on “the future with her and with Prince Andrew.”

About 250 people, mostly women, were seated in the half-full auditorium for the talk. Pre-signed copies of the duchess’s book, A Most Intriguing Lady, were also on sale for $30.

Fergie’s appearance on 9th Street Y comes as part of a lengthy publicity campaign to promote her new novel, which “draws on historical figures and biographical elements of the Duchess’s life and family lineage.”

So far, the mother-of-two has conducted a series of wide-ranging interviews during which she has addressed her current role within the royal family, as well as her relationship with her disgraced ex-husband Prince Andrew, from whom she has separated. in 1996. .

In an interview published today, Fergie revealed to Hello magazine that she is financially supporting Prince Andrew, who says he hasn’t accepted any taxpayer money since he was ousted as a senior royal.

‘Since you stepped back [from royal duties] he doesn’t actually take taxpayer money,” he told the publication. And I’m in a position where I can support him and the rest of the family through my work. And I’m really pleased and proud to do it.’

She added: “All I will say is that for many years, starting with Budgie the Little Helicopter, I have really put in the effort to care for my daughters and contribute to York family life.”

Speaking to The Telegraph last week, the Duchess of York vowed that she would “always be there” for her ex-spouse, due to her continued devotion to her late mother-in-law, the Queen.

“For the past three years, your poor son has been going through such a tumultuous time,” she revealed.

“And I think HM was very relieved that he could help her with it, so we got even closer.”

The royals said Her Majesty “knew” Sarah would not abandon her youngest son, who fell out of favor over his friendship with pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, and paid a multimillion-dollar settlement to his sexual abuse accuser Virginia Giuffre.

She was “sad” to see what the disgraced royal has gone through, revealing that it was hard to watch him suffer.

The Duchess spoke very fondly of the Queen, who entrusted her beloved corgis to Sarah after she passed away.

The mother of Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice went so far as to say that she was “more of a mother” to her than her own family.

Sarah admitted that she now feels the need to be stronger for others “right now” due to the passing of the monarch.

“When Andrew went through a hard time, he used to give it to The Boss,” he told the outlet wistfully.

The Duchess was also full of praise for her ex-husband, admiring him as a grandfather and taking home a piece of her favorite cake.

In the same interview, she opened up about her past struggles with bodily issues, compared her to Princess Diana, and felt a sense of “duty” to the royal family.

While speaking to People, Fergie opened up about the Sussexes’ controversial departure from the Monarchy, insisting she “doesn’t judge” Prince Harry and Meghan Markle leaving the Royal Family, despite the couple’s scathing attacks on “The Firm”.

‘I don’t think a single person has the right to judge another person. I am not in a position to make any judgment,” she said.

The Duke, 38, and the Duchess of Sussex, 41, launched scathing attacks on the royal family in their Netflix documentary series and Harry’s memoir Spare, which included public criticism of Sarah’s ex-husband, Prince Andrew. , calling the Jeffrey Epstein affair “a shameful scandal.”

However, Sarah said: “I’ve been on trial all my life and I don’t have any judgment on the Sussexes.”

The Duchess of York also opened up about what it’s been like caring for the late Queen’s beloved corgis after she passed.

Her Majesty received the two dogs, Muick and Sandy, as gifts from Andrew and they have now taken care of their son and his ex-wife.

She told Hello magazine: ‘Corgis are very nice, very polite and well trained.

I’m their favorite, but everyone always says it’s just because I give them bones with sauce. I love everything about them and pamper them the most.