Sarah Ferguson joined Good Morning Britain on Thursday to talk about her new book as she spoke fondly about her ex-husband Prince Andrew to hosts Kate Garraway and Adil Ray.
The Duchess of York was quizzed on her relationship with her ex-husband and the father to her two children, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie.
She said: "I told him the other day that he should definitely talk more to the Pilgrims Bandits, this extraordinary group of veterans that are SAS veterans that are amputees or that have been through really, really difficult times. Some have been on IUDs, one of them, Matt got a Victoria Cross from his work in Afghanistan and fighting for the nation.
"I think it's very important that people out there focus on what you can do to bring others a bit of joy that are in a less fortunate positions than yourself."
She continued: "And with Prince Andrew, he's such a good man, he's a kind, good man. I think the spotlight needs to come off him and let him get on with his life to rebuild."
Kate interjected: "For the sake of your children," and Sarah replied: "And grandchildren, he's a very good grandfather."
Andrew has been heavily criticised for his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, and has faced allegations of sexual impropriety from Virginia Giuffre, which was settled with an agreement believed to include a substantial payment from him, with no admission of wrongdoing.
The Duke of York has always denied all accusations of sexual impropriety.
He stepped back from his public role in the Royal Family in May 2020, as a result of the ongoing controversy and his honorary military affiliations and royal charitable patronages were removed almost two years later.
In 1986, Andrew married Fergie but the couple divorced in 1996.
Elsewhere in the interview, Fergie addressed being "snubbed" from the King's Coronation.
When asked if she'll be attending, the Duchess of York replied: "No I'm not because it's a state occasion and being divorced you can't have it both ways. I'm enjoying being divorced to my husband not from my husband."
Kate interjected: "You don't mind, you don't feel sorry? You have grown up with them and you're very close to Charles."
"The great thing about this moment in time is the unity of family I think they're doing a great job of unifying the family," Sarah continued.
