Sarah, Duchess of York (Sarah Margaret; formerly Ferguson; born 15 October 1959) is a British charity patron, spokesperson, writer, film producer, television personality and member of the British Royal Family.[2][3] She was the wife of Prince Andrew, Duke of York. She was married to him from 1986 until they divorced in 1996. She is often called "Fergie", a usual nickname for people named Ferguson.[4]
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| Born | Sarah Margaret Ferguson 15 October 1959 London Welbeck Hospital, London, England[1] |
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| House | Windsor (by marriage) |
| Father | Ronald Ferguson |
| Mother | Susan Wright |
| Religion | Church of England |
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She has two children from her marriage, Beatrice and Eugenie. They are currently eighth and ninth in the line of succession to the thrones of 16 independent Commonwealth realms.
Early life
Sarah Margaret Ferguson was born at London Welbeck Hospital in London. She was the second daughter of Ronald Ferguson[5] and his first wife, Susan Barrantes.[6]
She went to Daneshill School, in Stratfield Turgis. She then went to Hurst Lodge School, in Ascot.[7] After finishing a course at Queen's Secretarial College at the age of eighteen,[8] Sarah went to work in a public relations firm in London. Later she worked for an art gallery, and then a publishing company.
She was married to Prince Andrew, Duke of York in 1986 to 1996, They have two daughters is Princess Beatrice of York and Princess Eugenie of York in their marriage.
Health
In June 2023, it was announced that Sarah had been diagnosed with an early form of breast cancer after having a mammogram, for which she successfully underwent surgery at King Edward VII's Hospital. Her doctors stated her prognosis as "good".[9]
Titles
- 15 October 1959-23 July 1986: Miss Sarah Margaret Ferguson
- 23 July 1986- 30 May 1996 Her Royal Highness The Duchess of York
- In Scotland: Her Royal Highness The Countess of Inverness
- In Northern Ireland Baroness of Killyleagh
- 30 May 1996-present Sarah, Duchess of York
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