01of 16Anwar Hussein/GettyAfter just one year of dating,Queen Elizabeth’s second son,Prince Andrew, andSarah Ferguson, affectionately known as “Fergie,” announced their engagement in March 1986. Their big day took place that July — and it was a royal affair to remember!
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After just one year of dating,Queen Elizabeth’s second son,Prince Andrew, andSarah Ferguson, affectionately known as “Fergie,” announced their engagement in March 1986. Their big day took place that July — and it was a royal affair to remember!
02of 16Derek Hudson/GettyParents of the groom Queen Elizabeth andPrince Philiprode in style to Westminster Abbey for the ceremony.
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Parents of the groom Queen Elizabeth andPrince Philiprode in style to Westminster Abbey for the ceremony.
03of 16Peter Jordan/The LIFE Images Collection/GettyThe Queen Mum wore a blue floral dress for the occasion, arriving in a carriage alongside her younger daughter,Princess Margaret.
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The Queen Mum wore a blue floral dress for the occasion, arriving in a carriage alongside her younger daughter,Princess Margaret.
04of 16Tom Wargacki/WireImagePrince CharlesandPrincess Diana, who celebrated their own royal wedding five years earlier, were all smiles heading to the ceremony.
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Prince CharlesandPrincess Diana, who celebrated their own royal wedding five years earlier, were all smiles heading to the ceremony.
05of 16Sahm Doherty/The LIFE Images Collection/GettyA 4-year-oldPrince Williamserved as a page boy for the special occasion — and proved that he had already perfected the royal wave!
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A 4-year-oldPrince Williamserved as a page boy for the special occasion — and proved that he had already perfected the royal wave!
06of 16Anwar Hussein/GettyEven Nancy Reagan, the USA’s first lady at the time, headed overseas for the festivities.
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Even Nancy Reagan, the USA’s first lady at the time, headed overseas for the festivities.
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09of 16PA Images/GettyPresenting the Duke and Duchess of York!
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Presenting the Duke and Duchess of York!
10of 16Tim Graham/GettyPrince William, still in his adorable page boy ensemble, had some fun running around with Lady Davina Windsor on the grounds of Buckingham Palace following the wedding.
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Prince William, still in his adorable page boy ensemble, had some fun running around with Lady Davina Windsor on the grounds of Buckingham Palace following the wedding.
11of 16Fox Photos/Hulton Archive/GettyQueen Elizabethrode with the bride’s father, Major Ronald Ferguson, to Buckingham Palace.
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Queen Elizabethrode with the bride’s father, Major Ronald Ferguson, to Buckingham Palace.
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“The most important thing to me was that Sarah loved it,” thedesigner told PEOPLE. “I wanted her sense of fun to come out in the dress.”
13of 16PA Images/GettyFergie toldPiers Morgan in 2011, “We married for total love. And when I went up that aisle, I had - I married my man.”
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Fergie toldPiers Morgan in 2011, “We married for total love. And when I went up that aisle, I had - I married my man.”
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15of 16Peter Turnley/Corbis/VCG/GettyThe newlyweds appeared on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to greet well-wishers — and, of course, share their first public kiss!
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The newlyweds appeared on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to greet well-wishers — and, of course, share their first public kiss!
16of 16Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew on their 1986 wedding day.Alan Davidson/REX/ShutterstockAfter welcoming two daughters, Beatrice and Eugenie, the couple announced their separation in 1992. However, the two have remained friendly exes, enjoying each others' company at many public events throughout the years.
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Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew on their 1986 wedding day.Alan Davidson/REX/Shutterstock
After welcoming two daughters, Beatrice and Eugenie, the couple announced their separation in 1992. However, the two have remained friendly exes, enjoying each others' company at many public events throughout the years.
source: people.com
