The title “Duchess of York” is a royal style traditionally held by the wife of the Duke of York, a dukedom in the British royal family.

Who is (and was) Duchess of York?

  • The most recent and best‑known holder of the title is Sarah Ferguson , who became The Duchess of York when she married Prince Andrew in 1986.
  • After their divorce in 1996, she has generally been styled Sarah, Duchess of York , reflecting that she is a divorced former wife of the Duke.
  • The dukedom of York has existed for centuries, and there have been multiple Duchesses of York before her (for example Cecily, Duchess of York, mother of Kings Edward IV and Richard III).

Key facts about Sarah, Duchess of York

  • Born in 1959, raised in Hampshire, and worked in publishing and public relations before marriage.
  • Married Prince Andrew at Westminster Abbey on 23 July 1986, gaining the Duchess of York title at that time.
  • Mother of Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie.
  • Since the divorce she has built a public career as an author and media personality.

So if you’re asking “who is Duchess of York?” in a modern context, people almost always mean Sarah, Duchess of York (Sarah Ferguson).

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