PRINCE ANDREW and Sarah Ferguson got married in 1986 and were named the Duke and Duchess of York.
However, with their ever close relationship, and Sarah Ferguson keeping her royal title, some wonder what happened to the couple’s marriage.
Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson got divorced in 1996
Are Sarah Ferguson & Prince Andrew still married?
No, Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson divorced in 1996.
They were introduced by Princess Diana and became engaged on Andrew’s 26th birthday in 1986.
The pair had been friends as children but fell out of touch as they grew up.
Andrew and Sarah were married in Westminster Abbey on July 23, 1986.
The Queen bestowed the titles Duke and Duchess of York on the young pair.
When did they separate?
By 1991, it is reported that the couple had drifted apart.
According to reports at the time, Andrew’s naval duties meant he spent long periods of time away from the couple and it took its toll on their relationship.
Following their separation, Sarah would go on to claim: “I spent my entire first pregnancy alone,” in an interview with Harper’s Bazaar.
The couple announced their separation the following year, on March 19 with the pair officially divorcing in 1996.
However, despite divorcing in 1996 Sarah Ferguson has been living with Andrew.
She moved back in with him and their daughters in 2008.
When did they get married?
On March 19, 1986, Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson announced their engagement.
The couple had known each other since childhood, meeting occasionally at polo matches, but met again at Royal Ascot in 1985.
Prince Andrew designed the engagement ring himself, consisting of ten diamonds surrounding a Burmese ruby, to complement Sarah’s red hair.
After securing the Queen’s permission, Andrew and Sarah were married in Westminster Abbey on July 23, 1986.
The Queen bestowed the title Duke of York upon Prince Andrew and Sarah automatically assumed her husband’s royal and ducal status and became Her Royal Highness The Duchess of York.
As Duchess of York, Sarah joined her husband in carrying out royal engagements.
Do Andrew and Sarah have any children?
The pair have two daughters, Princess Eugenie and Beatrice.
On August 8, 1988, their daughter Beatrice Elizabeth Mary was born and their second child Eugenie Victoria Helena was born on March 23, 1990.
