FERGIE STEALS BEA'S WEDDING THUNDER

THE PRINCESS IS WORRIED ABOUT HER MUM’S NEW FRIEND

For years it’s been rumoured that Sarah Ferguson’s heart still belongs to Prince Andrew. But amid the ongoing scandal and disgrace surrounding her ex-husband, it seems Fergie’s set her sights on a new man.

New Idea has learnt that amid the planning disaster that has been Princess Beatrice’s upcoming wedding, her mother, Sarah, could be about to steal her daughter’s wedding thunder by showcasing her new friend at the glittering event.

A source tells New Idea that Fergie has developed a close friendship with Peregrine Kitchener-Fellowes, the 29-year old son of her good friend and Downton Abbey creator, Julian Fellowes.

“Fergie’s smitten with Peregrine – or ‘Peri’ as she calls him – after first striking up a spark with him at her 60th birthday party last October,” reveals the royal insider.

“She’d met him on a few occasions, but after the drinks started flowing at her birthday bash, Peri made a play for her and was incredibly complimentary, telling her how young she looked for her age and boosting her confidence.”