Family

The Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson were engaged to be married on 19th March 1986. Sarah Ferguson, born on 15th October 1959, is the second daughter of Major Ronald Ferguson and Susan, Mrs Hector Barrantes.

The marriage took place at Westminster Abbey on 23rd July 1986 and on that date Prince Andrew was created The Duke of York.

The Duke and Duchess of York’s first child, Princess Beatrice, was born on 8th August 1988 at The Portland Hospital in London. Their second child, Princess Eugenie, was also born at The Portland Hospital on 23rd March 1990.

The Princesses are sixth and seventh in line of succession to the throne.

In March 1992 it was announced that The Duke and Duchess of York were to separate; they were divorced in May 1996.

The Duke of York and Sarah, Duchess of York remain devoted parents to their daughters Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie.

  • Princess Beatrice’s Graduation, Goldsmith’s College London © PA

  • Maundy Thursday Service, York Minster © Mark Stewart

  • Christmas Day Service at St Mary Magdalene Church, Sandringham © PA

  • Royal Collection Trust © Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2013

  • Princess Eugenie’s first day at St. George’s School, Windsor © PA

  • Royal Collection Trust © Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2013

  • Bombers Command Memorial © Photoshot

  • The Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant © Photoshot

  • Epsom Derby © Mark Stewart

  • The Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant © Photoshot

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