Sarah ferguson wedding

As her nuptials approach, we weigh up the glittering contenders

The Queen's son Prince Andrew married Sarah Ferguson at Westminster Abbey in July, 1986, and their day was filled with

Sarah Ferguson, also known as Fergie, caught the public's attention with her quirky (and sometimes questionable) antics. So when her daughter, Princess Beatrice, attended the Jordan royal wedding, we weren't too surprised to see Fergie's name pop up following the event, even though she was not in attendance.

Sarah Ferguson wedding tiara Fergie was another exception to the hand-me-down tiara rule, as her crown was actually a new one, commisioned by the Queen from jeweller Gerrard as a wedding present. It was made entirely of diamonds, with a 5-carat diamond at the centre, surrounded by floral scrollwork. Fergie actually wore a floral crown for the ceremony, swapping it for the tiara after.

The Duchess of York looked sensational

Royal Wedding, Sarah Ferguson

It all started so well for Fergie… a Royal Wedding watched by millions around the world… A mansion in Sunninghill , Windsor….. It seemed she had everything … but everything…

Prince Andrew married his royal bride in July 1986

The father of the bride surprised everyone with the way he welcomed groom Jack Brooksbank into the family.

Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew's wedding took place at Westminster Abbey on 23 July 1986, with guests including Prince Charles and Princess Diana, while Prince William was among the pageboys