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After her divorce, the British tabloids became critical of Sarah's notably open extravagance and lifestyle.

The Duchess has asserted that she declined to press for a large divorce settlement, in order to maintain cordial relations with the British Royal Family ; her actual settlement included £ 350, 000 in cash provided by the Queen which had no restrictions on its use and £ 500, 000 provided by the Queen for purchase of a home without restriction.

In addition, Sarah was not compelled to sign confidentiality agreements as part of her marital dissolution, allowing her to profit by writing of her former life in the Royal family ; this paved the way for her to receive £ 2. 2 million from writing her ( first ) autobiography.

Sarah became a U. S. spokesperson for Weight Watchers International in 1997, a contractual relationship that concluded in 2008.

Sarah's other commercial interests have included endorsement and product development for Wedgwood china and Avon.