Sarah Ferguson is facing the prospect of losing an honour from a historic London livery company, which is reviewing her membership.
The Stationers' Company, established in 1403 to represent the communications and content industries, has confirmed it is examining the honorary membership it granted Ms Ferguson in 1988.
Ms Ferguson received her honorary freeman status from The Stationers' Company two years after her marriage to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, in recognition of her involvement with the organisation's initiatives.
A spokesman for the livery company, which historically controlled the book trade and held a printing monopoly for three centuries, confirmed the review is underway.
Sarah Ferguson's membership at 623-year-old company under review as statement issued
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"Sarah Ferguson was given Honorary membership of the Stationers' Company by the Court (the decision-making body of the Company) in 1988 for her support and involvement in Company initiatives in 1987," the spokesman told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS).
"The Court is researching the original honour and drawing the facts together on how we may proceed."
The organisation represents the publishing, printing and digital media sectors.
GB News has contacted Ms Ferguson and the Stationers' Company for comment.
Sarah Ferguson pictured in 1988 when she was granted honorary membership
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Queen Camilla was also made an Honorary Freeman of The Stationers' Company in July 2025 for her dedication to promoting literacy and reading.
It comes as councillors in York prepare to vote on revoking the former duchess's Freedom of the City this evening.
The extraordinary meeting of the City of York Council is scheduled for 6.15pm at The Guildhall, where a motion to strip Ms Ferguson of her honorary status will be the sole item on the agenda.
The York vote follows the council's decision in 2022 to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's Freedom of the City honour over his own relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, citing its commitments to protecting women and girls from violence and abuse.
Queen Camilla was also made an Honorary Freeman of The Stationers' Company in July 2025
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Ms Ferguson and her then-husband received the honour jointly as a wedding gift during a visit to York in 1987.
Labour council leader Claire Douglas said last October that it was deplorable for anyone associated with Epstein to hold titles connected to the city.
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Both developments follow the recent release of Epstein files, which revealed financial connections between the former duchess and the convicted paedophile.
Unveiled documents revealed the extent of Ms Ferguson's financial ties to Epstein, with emails suggesting the convicted sex offender had been providing her with money for 15 years.
A 2011 email from Ms Ferguson described Epstein as a "steadfast, generous and supreme friend" to her and her family, written after she had publicly called her association with him an error of judgment.
A spokesman for Ms Ferguson said this email was sent in response to legal threats following her public comments.