For many people. the routine of a standard nine-to-five job feels unavoidable. Yet some individuals live under very different circumstances. especially those who come from wealthy or well-known backgrounds.

One example often mentioned is Sarah Ferguson. the former wife of Prince Andrew. Reports have suggested that she once earned a remarkably high income while working only about twenty days a year.

Author Andrew Lownie says that the 66-year-old. widely recognized as “Fergie”. received a substantial six-figure payment for a short annual workload. According to his account shared in the Daily Express. she was paid around £268.000 (about $350.000) for acting as a spokesperson for the company World Online.

She was reportedly brought into the role in June 1999. with the arrangement negotiated by marketing executive Rob van der Linden on behalf of company founder Nina Brink. a friend of Sarah’s.