Sarah Ferguson Biography

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NAME: Sarah Ferguson
OCCUPATION: Duchess
BIRTH DATE: October 15, 1959 (Age: 52)
PLACE OF BIRTH: London, England
Nickname: Fergie

AKA: Sarah, Duchess of York
Originally: Sarah Margaret Ferguson
ZODIAC SIGN: Libra

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Sarah, Duchess of York is a former member of the British royal family. She was married to Queen Elizabeth II's second son, Prince Andrew, Duke of York until 1996.

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Synopsis

Sarah, Duchess of York, had a privileged English upbringing. Her father worked as manager of the Prince of Wales' polo team. In 1985, Sarah met Prince Andrew, the queen's second son, and they married the next year. Sarah was often criticized for her extravagant lifestyle and outspoken manner. The couple divorced in 1996. Sarah appeared in several commercials for Weight Watchers in the 1990s.

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Duchess. Born Sarah Margaret Ferguson on October 15, 1959, in London, England. The second daughter of Major Ronald Ivor Ferguson, Sarah had a privileged English upbringing, attending private boarding school and becoming an accomplished horseback rider. Her father worked as manager of the Prince of Wales' polo team, so Sarah was acquainted with members of the Royal Family from a young age. Her parents divorced when she was 13 and after graduating from secretarial college, Sarah worked for a public relations firm, an art gallery and a publishing company.

In 1985, Sarah met Prince Andrew, the Duke of York. The couple married the following year in Westminster Abbey and had two children, Beatrice and Eugenie. Dubbed "Fergie" by the press, Sarah was often criticized for her extravagant lifestyle and outspoken manner. Marriage trouble began to plague the couple, which is often attributed to Prince Andrew's long trips away while serving in the Royal Navy. In 1992, the couple separated, eventually divorcing in 1996 but continuing to live together in separate living quarters.

The Duchess of York hosted her own short-lived talk show and appeared in a string of commercials during the 1990s for Weight Watchers. She is the author of an autobiography, some dieting guides and several children's books.