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Photo of the Week: Before Will and Kate

July 23, 2012 11:55AM
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The producers at BIO.com review hundreds of photos of famous figures each week, from award-winning actors and popular singers, to headliners and scandal makers. While we're digging through these archives, we often come across amazing photos that we're just dying to share. So, without further ado, here's the one image that stands out to us this week:

 

The newly wed Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, and his wife Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, wave to crowds on July 23, 1986, from the balcony of Buckingham Palace in London. Queen Elizabeth II and Queen Mother look on. (Photo from AFP/Getty Images)

 

Before Will and Kate there was Andrew and Sarah. Twenty-six years ago today, Prince Andrew and his childhood friend, Sarah Ferguson, wed in London. The union was watched by more than 500 million TV viewers. Two years later in 1988 they had their first child Beatrice Elizabeth Mary, and Eugenie Victoria Helena followed in 1990. The couple divorced in 1996.

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Prince Andrew

Activist, Military Leader, Prince / 1960 -

Prince Andrew, the brother of Prince Charles, is the Duke of York and fourth in line to the British throne.

Sarah Ferguson

Duchess / 1959 -

Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson is the ex-wife of Britain's Prince Andrew and is also a children's book author and film producer.

Queen Elizabeth II

Queen / 1926 -

Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain was crowned in 1953. Her 60 years on the throne was celebrated in June 2012, with the Diamond Jubilee.

Queen Mother Elizabeth

Political Leader, Queen / 1900 - 2002

Queen Elizabeth was the Queen consort of King George VI until his death in 1952. She is best known for her moral support to the British people during WWII and her longevity.

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