**Updated** Fergie celebrated her 5oth birthday with Beatrice, Eugenie, Prince Andrew, rumoured boyfriend Geir Frantzen, and friends Lisa Marie Presley, Tamara Beckwith and Sir David Frost.  On a side note: why can’t these York girls improve their wardrobe?

Sarah Ferguson (Fergie) turned 50 on October 15.  Instead of what’s supposed to be a huge celebration, we have stories that highlight her current financial situation.  Fergie has reportedly canceled her planned bash for 300 at Royal Lodge at Windsor amidst recent reports that she’s going bankrupt.  Instead, she’s settled for a dozen family members and friends, including ex-husband Prince Andrew and their daughters.

According to friends, Fergie’s problem is not so much her extravagance.  It’s her big heart and the fact that she flies places to help others.  She’s also had a series of bad investments.  She had already paid off the £4million debt she ran up after divorcing Prince Andrew.  Yet now, after losing her contracts with Weight Watchers, she’s mounting up the bills again.  In the past year, she has been taken to court by three firms over debts of £21,539.  Days ago, her New York media firm announced plans to shut with debts over £630,000.

Is Fergie a victim of circumstance, or a foolish girl who does not learn from past mistakes?  Given her track record, she’s perhaps someone spontaneous, and therefore tends to leap before she thinks.  Either way, Happy 50th, Fergie! You are, after all these years, still a breath of fresh air!

Articles: The Sun | Daily Mail (with pictures)
Pictures: Wenn Photos
Commentary: Daily Mail (ouch!)

Also, Belated Happy Birthday, Chelsy!  She turned 24 on October 13.  Wonder if she celebrated with Harry…

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