King Charles, Sarah Ferguson and the future of the Yorks have been thrust back into the spotlight after reports in recent months suggested the former Duchess of York could be seeking a financial arrangement from the King, amid claims she has been shopping a tell-all account about the family's troubles.
The reported talks, which remain unconfirmed, have set off fresh tension inside the Royal Family and left Palace watchers wondering how much of the Yorks' private history the monarchy can afford to keep contained.