| Biography | Sarah, Duchess of York (Sarah Margaret; née Ferguson; born 15 October 1959) is the former wife of Prince Andrew, Duke of York, the second son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Popularly referred to as 'Fergie', she is a charity patron, spokesperson, writer, film producer and television personality. She is the younger daughter of Major Ronald Ferguson and Susan Barrantes (née Wright). Her children, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie of York, are respectively sixth and seventh in line to succeed their grandmother as monarch of 16 independent Commonwealth realms.
15 October 1959 23 July 1986: Miss Sarah Margaret Ferguson
23 July 1986 30 May 1996: Her Royal Highness The Duchess of York
30 May 1996 21 August 1996: Her Royal Highness Sarah, Duchess of York
21 August 1996 present: Sarah, Duchess of York |