Pictures of Princess Diana and Sarah Ferguson

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Princess Diana and Sarah Ferguson
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Princess Diana and Sarah Ferguson

In addition to becoming Royals in the 1980s, Princess Diana and Sarah Ferguson were distant cousins—both descendants of the fourth Duke of Devonshire, William Cavendish. However, they formed a relationship mainly due to the fact that their mothers attended the same school. They lived together during their childhood and, though they separated for a time, they reunited in the 1980s before both became members of the Royal Family.

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Princess Diana and Sarah Ferguson
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Princess Diana and Sarah Ferguson

In addition to becoming Royals in the 1980s, Princess Diana and Sarah Ferguson were distant cousins—both descendants of the fourth Duke of Devonshire, William Cavendish. However, they formed a relationship mainly due to the fact that their mothers attended the same school. They lived together during their childhood and, though they separated for a time, they reunited in the 1980s before both became members of the Royal Family.

January 10, 2021 - 09:22 pm /

Back in the 1980s, everyone's eyes were fixed on the partners of Queen Elizabeth II's eldest children, Prince Charles and Prince Andrew. Not only were the young princes the UK's most sought-after bachelors, but their respective partners had unique personalities and impressed royal fans around the world.

Pictures of Princess Diana and Sarah Ferguson's Relationship

Interestingly, Diana Spencer and Sara Ferguson already knew each other even before they each entered the Royal Family. In fact, they were distant cousins, so they'd known each other since they were children and were quite close.

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Pictures of Princess Diana and Sarah Ferguson's Relationship
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However, despite having a fairly solid relationship, the pressure, rumours, insecurities, and jealousies of royalty and life in the spotlight created a tension that ended up dividing them. Sadly, Diana's sudden death prevented them from fixing the relationship.

Join us for this visual journey through the relationship between Princess Diana and Sarah Ferguson, two of the most controversial women in the royal family.