Sarah Ferguson Attends Queen Elizabeth II’s Funeral as Her Ex-Husband Prince Andrew Appears in Morning Suit: Photos
19.09.2022 - 15:49
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Paying their respects. Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson appeared alongside their daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, at Queen Elizabeth II‘s funeral on Monday, September 19.
The Duke and the Duchess of York, both 62, joined Beatrice, 34, and Eugenie, 32, at Westminster Abbey to honor the late monarch after previously reuniting to look at floral tributes left outside Windsor Castle on Friday, September 16.
During the memorial service on Monday, Andrew appeared in his morning suit instead of his military outfit. He was previously granted permission to dress in his military attire at the final vigil on Saturday, September 17, as a sign of respect for his mother.
Andrew and Ferguson previously exchanged vows at the same royal church in July 1986. Following six years of marriage, the duo announced their decision to separate and were officially divorced four years later in 1996.
The A Gift of Kindness author later opened up about how she maintained a close bond with her ex-husband following their split. “Although we are not a couple, we really believe in each other. The Yorks are a united family. We’ve shown it,” she told the Daily Mail in November 2018. “You saw it at the wedding. My duty is to him. I am so proud of him. I stand by him and always will. 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. We enjoy each other’s company; we allow each other to blossom. I know it sounds like a fairytale but that’s the way we are.”
The Young Victoria star also referred to the queen as her “greatest mentor” years after her divorce. “I think to myself that honestly, my mother-in-law has been more of a mother to me