The Duchess of York has opened up about her relationship with the Royal Family and shared a rare insight into her connection with the Queen.

The Duchess of York has opened up about her relationship with the Royal Family. (Image: Getty)

Sarah Ferguson, 65, married into the Royal Family in 1986. In a tell-all interview with The Times, Sarah issued a plea to the King and Queen after sharing her willingness “to do more” for them.

“Queen Camilla was close friends with Mum, which is why we’re so close now,” she said.

“But Diana was my best friend from the age of 14. That’s why it’s so big that the Queen and I get on now.

“It’s rather nice, and she reminds me of Mum. I admire the extraordinary support she’s giving this country. I want to do as much for the Queen as possible.

“I wish they’d ask me to do more,” she added.

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The Duke and Duchess of York married in 1986. (Image: Getty)

Sarah shares two children with Prince Andrew – Princess Beatrice, born in 1988, and Princess Eugenie, in 1990. During her marriage to the late Queen Elizabeth’s son, she became incredibly close to the former monarch.

Speaking to the publication, she said: “Queen Elizabeth and I got on so well. My mum was her close friend so she knew me all my life and she loved me. The Queen was much more my mother than my mother was. I called her Mumma. She never let me down, even if I let her down. Even through the darkest days, she never left me.

“Though I still got nervous seeing her right up until the end because she was the Queen of England. I had many Covid jabs so I could walk the dogs with her. She had little brown walking shoes. Now I have the corgis — they’re phenomenal.”

Sarah wishes to “do more” for the Queen. (Image: Getty)

The Duke and Duchess of York were married for ten years, separating in 1996. Despite their divorce, Sarah tells The Times of the mutual respect the pair still have for each other.

Sarah said: “I gave up my anonymity that day. I was able to because love conquers all. It’s still with us today. I won’t let him down.”

She adds: “He supports me as much as I support him. He’s supported me through thick and thin, not just marriage or divorce. We agree on the three Cs — communication, compromise, compassion.”