Sarah Ferguson delivers stern message to the royal family following …

Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, has stated that members of the royal family who choose to step down need to decide if they want to be "in or out." She did not mention any names, but her comment comes after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle left their duties as senior members of the royal family and moved to California. Ferguson also said that those who leave should not "cry about not being invited to weddings" and that they should "go and live it - and be it." She sympathized with the couple's complaints about the UK tabloids and asked for more kindness. Based on a recent article on Fox News, Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, has a clear message for members of the royal family who choose to step down from their duties.

In an interview with The Independent, Ferguson stated that those who leave need to decide if they want "in or out." She emphasized that they cannot have it both ways and cannot sit on the fence. Ferguson, who separated from Prince Andrew in 1992 after 10 years of marriage and finalized their divorce in 1996, shares two daughters with him: Princess Beatrice, 34, and Princess Eugenie, 33. Following their divorce, the duchess did not use her Her Royal Highness title.

Although she did not mention any names, Ferguson's comment comes after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle decided to step down as senior members of the royal family and move to California in 2020. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have since discussed their struggles with royal life. Ferguson's message to those who leave is clear: "You chose to leave, now go and live it -- and be it.

It was my decision. If I'm going to go, then go." She also stated that those who leave should not "cry about not being invited to weddings." In the interview, Ferguson specifically spoke about Harry and Markle when asked if she could sympathize with their complaints over the U.K. tabloids.

She stated that she "married into the royal family in 1986 and that was an immense honor, but it also came with pressures of being in the public eye." She added that she struggled with those pressures at times and believes that social media makes it even more difficult today. She emphasized that she does not believe in judging anyone and asked for a little more kindness. Ferguson was targeted by the tabloid media during her marriage and divorce from Queen Elizabeth's son.

However, she has maintained a unique and close relationship with the Queen over the years. To summarize, Ferguson's message to members of the royal family who choose to leave their duties is clear: they need to make a decision and stick to it. They cannot have it both ways and cannot expect to be welcomed back with open arms if they choose to leave.

While her comments were not directed specifically at Harry and Markle, her interview does provide some insight into the struggles they may be facing as they navigate life outside of the royal family.

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