GB News Presenter Nana Akua has claimed Sarah Ferguson "couldn't get close" to the late Queen Elizabeth II after the Duchess of York announced another health update following her breast cancer diagnosis.
A few months after undergoing a mastectomy to treat breast cancer, Sarah Ferguson announced she had been diagnosed with malignant melanoma, a form of skin cancer.
In a statement posted on the royal's official Instagram page, the Duchess thanked her dermatologist for their "great vigilance" in catching the melanoma so soon after her breast cancer.
Sarah reassured that she is in "good spirits" and is "grateful for the many messages of love and support" she has received.
Lizzie Cundy claims the Queen 'couldn't get close' to Sarah Ferguson
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A source close to Fergie said she "has the support" of her immediate family. Prince Andrew, Beatrice and Eugenie have been "steadfast throughout everything" she has been going through.
They added: "They have always propped each other up in difficult times and this is no different. But the King has also been extremely supportive of her since her breast cancer diagnosis – he has been fantastic and so has the Queen."
Discussing the late Queen's relationship with Sarah Ferguson, Commentator Lizzie Cundy claimed the former monarch "loved her so much", and that she was "one of the Queen's favourites".
Cundy also praised the Duchess for always "facing it all with a sense of humour", following her two cancer diagnoses.
Sarah Ferguson was recently diagnosed with a malignant melanoma
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Speaking to Royal Commentator Pandora Forsyth and host Nana Akua, Cundy said: "Sarah would always be there looking at the positive side of everything, despite, you know, really bad things happening.
"And that's why she was one of the Queen's favourites."
Nana responded to Cundy's comments, claiming: "But she couldn't get close to the Queen because Philip didn't like her very much at all."
Cundy responded: "Well, Prince Philip actually never forgave her for that toe sucking scandal. And poor Sarah had to come downstairs at breakfast when it was all over the front pages of the paper."
Nana Akua claims Prince Philip 'didn't like' Sarah Ferguson
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Detailing the relationship between Sarah and estranged husband Prince Andrew, Cundy explained that the Duchess was "lonely" during their marriage, which caused their split and resulted in her relationship with Texan millionaire John Bryan, who was controversially pictured sucking her toes in 1992.
Cundy claimed: "Andrew was away for about 70% of their marriage. He was away with the Navy. Sarah had a very, very lonely time being married to Prince Andrew, but I love her loyalty.
"She's stayed by his side through thick and thin, and the Queen actually adored Sarah.
"And I know we all wish her well through this really tough time. She's a strong cookie. You'll be fine, Sarah. We're all rooting for you."