Prince Andrew's demise has been 'really difficult to see' for Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie

Despite being divorced from Prince Andrew, Fergie is known to remain close to the Duke and still lives with him in the Royal Lodge.

Sarah Ferguson said: "We've been there for each other — you know, when I've gone through really bad times in the past, Andrew's always been there."

She continued during an interview with People: "He is exceptionally kind, and he is a very, seriously good grandfather.

"He's very steadfast for the girls."

She added regarding her daughters: "We are women that also have had to see the demise of a very strong man, and that has been really difficult to see."

Earlier this week it was reported that Prince Andrew is furious at King Charles for "leaving him in the dark" over parts of the Coronation.

King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla will be crowned in May 2023.

However, Prince Andrew will not play a part in the ceremony and the Duke of York feels he is being disrespected by his brother according to a royal source.

The King’s coronation on May 6 will be a designated “Collar Day” meaning members of the Order of the Garter, may wear the regalia and collar that signifies the British orders of knighthood they belong to.

Andrew looks set to be ordered to wear a lounge suit after he was stripped of his military appointment as Colonel of the Grenadier Guards.

A royal insider said that Andrew has been “left completely in the dark” over his role and required dress for the Coronation.

The source told the Mirror: “Andrew is furious. He’s already not playing a part and now he feels he is being disrespected and dictated to over something he is fully entitled to (wear).”