Prince Andrew's Wedding Role

Prince Andrew, Duke of York, attended the wedding of his nephew Prince Harry to Meghan Markle on May 19, 2018, at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, in Windsor, England. He was accompanied by his daughters, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, and his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, who arrived separately.

Prince Andrew attended with his daughters

Prince Andrew, Duke of York, attended Prince Harry's wedding with his two daughters, Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice. Eugenie and Beatrice are cousins to Prince Harry. Their mother, Sarah Ferguson, also attended the wedding, but she arrived separately from her former husband and daughters.

Prince Andrew and his daughters were among the many royal family members who attended the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, on 19 May 2018.

Eugenie and Beatrice made a fashion statement at the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton in 2011, wearing bold hats. However, they opted for more understated ensembles at Harry and Meghan's wedding.

Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson divorced in 1996, and Ferguson was not invited to William and Kate's wedding in 2011. However, she appeared to be back in the royal fold in 2018, as she was invited to both Harry and Meghan's wedding ceremony and reception.

Sarah Ferguson arrived without him

Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, arrived at the wedding of her nephew, Prince Harry, and Meghan Markle without her ex-husband, Prince Andrew, by her side. She was invited to the ceremony at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, but not to the reception at Frogmore House.

Fergie, as she is also known, wore a tight black dress with pale pink trim and a black fascinator. Her red hair was pulled back in a chignon. She waved to crowds, looking chic in a navy tailored coat dress with pink lapels and a coordinating hat.

Prince Andrew, meanwhile, arrived with his daughters, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, in tow. Princess Eugenie's then-fiancé, Jack Brooksbank, was also with them.

Although Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew are said to have mended their relationship, with the Duchess still living with her ex-husband at the Royal Lodge, Prince Charles, who planned the reception, reportedly chose not to invite his brother's ex-wife. An insider told the Mail Online:

> "Numbers are limited to the evening party, she is not a member of the Royal Family any more and Prince Charles simply doesn’t have time for her. He just can’t see why she is still such a big part of his brother’s life."

Prince Harry is said to have made a point of inviting his aunt to his wedding after she was not invited to Prince William and Kate Middleton's nuptials in 2011.

Prince Andrew is free to marry without the Queen's permission

Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, is the third child and second son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. He was born second in line to the British throne and is now eighth.

In 1986, he married Sarah Ferguson and was made Duke of York. They had two daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, before divorcing in 1996. Although they divorced, the couple remain close and still live together at the Royal Lodge.

Prince Andrew attended the wedding of his nephew, Prince Harry, to Meghan Markle in 2018. However, his former wife, Sarah Ferguson, arrived without him.

According to the Royal Marriages Act of 1772, the first six people in line to the throne need permission from the monarch to marry and remain in the line of succession. However, after the birth of Prince Louis of Cambridge, Prince Andrew dropped to seventh in line for the throne. As such, a former royal butler claimed that Prince Andrew is free to marry anyone without the Queen's permission.

Prince Andrew's whereabouts during the reception

Prince Andrew, Duke of York, attended the wedding of his nephew, Prince Harry, to Meghan Markle on May 19, 2018, at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, England. He was accompanied by his daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, who are cousins of Prince Harry.

Notably, Prince Andrew's ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, and mother of Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice, arrived at the wedding separately. This sparked media speculation, as it was reported that Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson had reconciled and still lived together at the Royal Lodge. However, it was later clarified that Sarah Ferguson was not invited to the reception party at Frogmore House, which was planned by Prince Charles.

According to reports, Prince Charles, who is in charge of planning the reception, decided not to invite his brother's ex-wife due to limited space and their strained relationship. An insider claimed that Prince Charles "doesn't have time for her" and "can't see why she is still such a big part of his brother's life."

While Prince Andrew's whereabouts during the reception are not explicitly mentioned, it is presumed that he attended the reception as he was present at the wedding ceremony and is a close member of the royal family.

Prince Andrew's relationship with Sarah Ferguson

Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, also known as Fergie, have had a close relationship, even after their divorce. The pair first met as children and reconnected in 1985, before tying the knot in 1986. They have two daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, and though they separated in 1992 and divorced in 1996, they have remained amicable and committed co-parents.

Ferguson has described their family unit as a table with four legs, saying, "We're [a] family unit and we lead by example. We support each other emotionally and we support each other health-wise." This support has been mutual, with Ferguson standing by Andrew's side after he was accused of sexual assault by Virginia Roberts Giuffre in 2019. The lawsuit was settled out of court in 2022, and Andrew stepped down from his royal duties. Ferguson paid tribute to the royal on his birthday amid the controversy, sharing a black-and-white photo of him on Instagram with the caption, "Happy 60th Birthday to Andrew."

The former couple has also continued to live together at the Royal Lodge in Windsor, with Ferguson commenting, "We're the most extraordinary example of a unified family... He's a nugget of goodness." They have vacationed together and even attended Prince Harry's wedding to Meghan Markle in 2018, though Ferguson arrived without Andrew by her side. Despite their divorce, they have attended functions together and are still considered a couple by some, with Ferguson stating, "He's still my handsome prince, he'll always be my handsome prince."

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