Sarah Ferguson

Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, who were married from 1986 to 1996, mourned Queen Elizabeth II at her funeral on Monday, September 19 — photos.

[praised the sovereign for giving “her whole life selflessly to the people”](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/royal-familys-most-heartwarming-quotes-about-queen-elizabeth-ii/) of the U.K. “I will always be grateful to her for the generosity she showed me in remaining close to me even after my divorce,” she concluded. Ahead of her funeral, Andrew [paid tribute to his mother in an emotional message.](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/prince-andrew-addresses-queen-elizabeth-iis-death-after-lawsuit/) “She leaves behind an extraordinary legacy: the most fantastic example of duty and service and steadfastness, and a constant steadying presence as our head of state for more than 60 years.” Following six years of marriage, the duo announced [their decision to separate and were officially divorced four years later in 1996.](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/royal-family-divorces-through-the-years-photos/) “I am heartbroken by the passing of Her Majesty the Queen,” she wrote via Twitter that same day. “Mother — of the nation, your devotion and personal service to our nation is unique and singular; your people show their love and respect in so many different ways and I know you are looking on honoring their respect.” “Dear Mummy, Mother, Your Majesty, three in one. “[She’s] never faltered.” “I think to myself that honestly, my mother-in-law has been more of a mother to me than my mother,” the Weight Watchers spokesperson said on an episode of the “Tea with Twiggy” podcast in August 2021. The way we are is our fairytale.” Ferguson continued: “So many people have asked me [if we’ll get back together], but we’re so happy with the way we are right now.

Though Sarah Ferguson had been absent from many royal engagements following Queen Elizabeth's death, she paid her respects by attending Her Majesty's ...

Sarah Ferguson has been seen arriving at Westminster Abbey where all the royals have united in grief for the Queen's funeral.

To me, she was the most incredible mother-in-law and friend. She wrote on Instagram: "I am heartbroken by the passing of Her Majesty the Queen. I will miss her more than words can express." [Sarah Ferguson and the Queen's sweet mother-daughter bond following royal divorce](https://www.hellomagazine.com/brides/20220915150641/sarah-ferguson-the-queen-close-mother-daughter-bond-relationship/) [ marked the "extraordinary legacy" the Queen leaves behind](https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20220908150493/sarah-ferguson-breaks-silence-emotional-tribute-the-queen/) and credited her "fantastic example of duty" in a special tribute. [Why the Queen was advised NOT to marry Prince Philip](https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20220919151277/why-queen-was-advised-not-to-marry-prince-philip/)

Prince Andrew's ex-wife last week paid tribute to the late monarch. She remains close to members of the royal family and has often spoken highly of her ...

In the years after her divorce, Sarah was the subject of several scandals, but she has appeared in various royal events in recent years. [The Queen's funeral plans: The full hour-by-hour timetable of what will happen](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/queens-funeral-plans-full-hour-25049756) [Police officer 'collapses' while on duty for Queen's funeral](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/police-officer-collapses-duty-queens-25053068) [Who's at the Queen's funeral? To me, she was the most incredible mother-in-law and friend. “She has given her whole life selflessly to the people of the UK and the Commonwealth. “I am heartbroken by the passing of Her Majesty the Queen,” she tweeted. Last week, Sarah said the Queen was “the most incredible mother-in-law and friend” to her and she would miss her “more than words can express”.

Sarah Ferguson, the ex-wife of Prince Andrew, was seated next to her daughter Princess Eugenie at Queen Elizabeth II's funeral.

[found two of the Queen’s last dogs](https://pagesix.com/2022/09/11/queen-elizabeth-iis-corgis-will-live-with-the-duke-and-duchess-of-york/), Muick and Fergus, who were gifted to the sovereign last year by her and the Duke of York. “I am heartbroken by the passing of Her Majesty the Queen. To me, she was the most incredible mother-in-law and friend. [Up Next](https://pagesix.com/2022/09/19/kate-middleton-wears-queen-elizabeths-pearls-to-her-funeral/) [told the Telegraph](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2022/09/11/duke-duchess-york-will-take-queen-elizabeths-beloved-corgis/). Ferguson married Andrew, now 62, in 1986.

What has Sarah "Fergie" Ferguson, the Duchess of York, been up to since her divorce from Prince Andrew? She certainly hasn't rested on her laurels.

The duchess is also behind (another aptly named) brand called the [Duchess Collection](https://duchesscollection.co.uk/), which includes tea and biscuit sets, a pin brooch, and face masks. In many ways, Sarah and Andrew fit the term "amicable exes" to a T. and the courtiers told me I had to go to Buckingham Palace and he had to go to sea." [Prince Andrew](https://www.distractify.com/p/did-prince-andrew-remarry), in 1996, she still remained close to the family, referring to the late queen as more of a mother to her than her own mother, per [People](https://people.com/royals/sarah-ferguson-duchess-york-attends-queen-elizabeth-funeral/). The couple would go on to welcome two daughters, Beatrice (born in 1988) and Eugenie (born in 1990). She frequently posts about her charitable trips to countries in need on her Now proceeds from each Brew for the Crew set go towards Sarah's Trust. The scandal was reportedly why Prince Philip was said to dislike her. Sarah would later reflect in 2010 (per the [Queen Elizabeth II](https://www.distractify.com/p/what-religion-was-queen-elizabeth). Rumors began to buzz that Sarah was having an affair with an American named Steve Wyatt. The photos showed her topless and getting her toes sucked.

Sarah Ferguson praised the Queen for 'remaining close' to her after her divorce from Prince Andrew.

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The Duchess of York divorced Prince Andrew in 1996, but has remained close to the royal family.

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Sarah Ferguson: Why did she attend the Queen's funeral with Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie – but not Prince Philip's.

But the reason for her absence was far more straightforward. Beatrice, meanwhile, delivered her first baby, Sienna, in September 2021. It read, in part: "To me, she was the most incredible mother-in-law and friend. She also stayed close to her late mother-in-law and, as such, was included in Monday's events. [Sarah Ferguson and the Queen's sweet mother-daughter bond following royal divorce](https://www.hellomagazine.com/brides/20220915150641/sarah-ferguson-the-queen-close-mother-daughter-bond-relationship/) [remaining close to me even after my divorce](https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20220908150564/sarah-ferguson-fergie-flies-back-to-uk-queen/). [Sarah Ferguson](https://www.hellomagazine.com/tags/sarah-ferguson/) – ex-wife of [Prince Andrew](https://www.hellomagazine.com/tags/prince-andrew/) and mother to [Princesses Beatrice](https://www.hellomagazine.com/tags/princess-beatrice/) and [Eugenie](https://www.hellomagazine.com/tags/princess-eugenie/). [Emotional Sarah Ferguson arrives at Queen's funeral at Westminster Abbey](https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20220919151516/sarah-ferguson-fergie-queen-funeral-elizabeth/) ['Heartbroken' Sarah Ferguson wears statement accessory for the Queen's funeral](https://www.hellomagazine.com/fashion/royal-style/20220919151554/sarah-ferguson-queen-funeral-heartfelt-tribute-swallow-brooch/) [The Queen's funeral: The hugely poignant moment you might have missed](https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20220920151657/queen-state-funeral-poignant-moment-piper-plays/) [Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie spark confusion at the Queen's funeral](https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20220920151654/princess-beatrice-eugenie-confusion-leave-queen-funeral-early/) [Queen Elizabeth II](https://www.hellomagazine.com/tags/the-queen/).

Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, attended the queen's funeral on Monday in a prime position after years of being kept on the fringes of the royal ...

"To me, she was the most incredible mother-in-law and friend. The duchess' appearance at the state funeral for the queen was not unexpected. She later told Winfrey that being excluded from the event was "so difficult" and "hard" because she was the last royal bride to marry at Westminster Abbey before Kate, [now the Princess of Wales](https://www.newsweek.com/kate-middleton-princess-wales-follows-diana-footsteps-1741626). Later that same year, she took pride of place as mother-the-bride for the wedding of her daughter, Princess Eugenie. Prominent royal commentator and Daily Mail columnist Richard Eden [#PrinceAndrew](https://twitter.com/hashtag/PrinceAndrew?src=hashtag_click)'s ex-wife, Sarah, Duchess of York, that she's been given a prominent seat directly behind the Princess of Wales, in the second pew at Westminster Abbey [#thequeensfuneral](https://twitter.com/hashtag/thequeensfuneral?src=hashtag_click) [#royal](https://twitter.com/hashtag/royal?src=hashtag_click) [#Fergie](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Fergie?src=hashtag_click)" For Monday's service, Sarah processed through the abbey with her children and was seated directly behind the Prince and Princess of Wales in a prominent position. In 2002 she was present at the Westminster Abbey service for Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, however, on that occasion she arrived and was seated at a distance from the senior royals. "I am heartbroken by the passing of Her Majesty the Queen," she posted to [death of Queen Elizabeth II](https://www.newsweek.com/queen-elizabeth-ii-dead-worlds-longest-reigning-monarch-buckingham-palace-1586430), Sarah posted a heartfelt tribute to the monarch reiterating sentiments that she had always felt close to her former mother-in-law despite the years of seperation. For a number of years, Sarah had mostly kept out of the royal spotlight after she was caught up in a tabloid sting operation in 2010 where she was recorded engaging in discussions around accepting cash from an undercover reporter for an introduction to her ex-husband. [Prince Andrew](https://www.newsweek.com/topic/prince-andrew), took a prominent seat for the [funeral of her ex-mother-in-law](https://www.newsweek.com/queen-elizabeth-funeral-tv-broadcast-viewership-audience-1744187), [Queen Elizabeth II](https://www.newsweek.com/topic/queen-elizabeth-ii), on Monday after years of being kept on the fringes of the royal family.