Sarah Ferguson, 64, is diagnosed with malignant melanoma just months after being treated for breast cancer – as those close to the Duchess of York reveal ‘it’s not been an easy time’ but she ‘remains in good spirits’ [Video]

13:05 EST 21 Jan 2024 , updated 15:13 EST 21 Jan 2024

Sarah Ferguson has been diagnosed with skin cancer just months after being treated for breast cancer.

The Duchess of York has had a mole removed from her body which tests have since found to be a malignant melanoma which is the most serious type of skin cancer.

It comes after the 64-year-old underwent a breast operation for cancer last year, with insiders saying it has ‘not been an easy time’ for her.

The mother-of-two had a number of moles removed while undergoing breast reconstruction surgery last year, one of which was found to be malignant. 

The Duchess, who is the ex-wife of Prince Andrew, was described as being in ‘good spirits’ after the ‘distressing’ news, which was broken to her just days after Christmas.