Sarah Ferguson: I Slept With My Eyes Open!

Sarah Ferguson, the former Duchess of York, disclosed in a 1996 interview a severe fear of the dark that led her to sleep with her eyes open, believing she could ward off perceived threats. She eventually recognized this phobia as a manifestation of her own internal fears and anxieties.

Ferguson shared her journey of overcoming this intense fear, emerging as a survivor who declared, "Everything is ok." Her separation from Prince Andrew and raising their daughters were also discussed during the interview.

More recently, reports in late August indicated Ferguson's return to Britain, renting a property in the Home Counties. Despite claims of writing a tell-all memoir to improve her public image, her spokesperson denied these reports, stating no such discussions had occurred.

The article also touches upon other royal phobias, including Queen Camilla's fear of flying, Princess Eugenie's reported aerophobia, Queen Elizabeth II's dislike of helicopters, and Prince William and Prince Harry's anxieties surrounding public speaking. Prince Harry also revealed past struggles with agoraphobia.