Wedding of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson

Wedding of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson
The Duke and Duchess of York on their wedding day
Date23 July 1986 (23 July 1986)
LocationWestminster Abbey, London, England
ParticipantsPrince Andrew
Sarah Ferguson

The wedding of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson took place on Wednesday, 23 July 1986 at Westminster Abbey in London. The ceremony was attended by approximately 2,000 guests, including members of the British royal family, foreign royalty, political dignitaries, and the bride’s family, and was watched by an estimated 500 million viewers worldwide. Andrew was created Duke of York on the morning of the ceremony, and Sarah became Her Royal Highness The Duchess of York upon marriage. The couple had two daughters before separating in 1992 and divorcing in 1996.

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