- She came very close to being caught in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York. She was due to be on the 101st floor of one of the towers for a charity meeting at 8:45 am EST, but was running late. Upon her arrival, one of the planes had crashed into one of the towers, and her staff whisked her back into the vehicle and to safety.
- During her marriage she was officially known as 'Her Royal Highness The Duchess of York', following her divorce she is styled as 'Her Grace Sarah, Duchess of York'
- Was close to the late Princess Diana of Wales, as their husbands were brothers.
- Her uncle died when he was 10 years old after having an allergic reaction to a crab sandwich, many years before she was born. In her adult years, she became a patron of the Natasha Allergy Research Foundation, which is helping instill a law that requires businesses to list all of the ingredients on pre-packaged food.
- Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Sarah and her ex-husband Andrew, whom she still lives with, adopted Elizabeth's two corgis.
- Has two daughters with Prince Andrew: Princess Beatrice Elizabeth Mary (b. 8 August 1988) and Princess Eugenie Victoria Helena (b. 23 March 1990).
- She was a spokesperson for Weight Watchers from 1997 to 2009, earning nearly $1 million a year when she first signed with them.
- In 1996, following her divorce from Andrew, she lost the style of "Her Royal Highness" after Queen Elizabeth II issued letters patent stating that divorced wives of British princes were no longer entitled to the style. The change meant she was no longer entitled to security provided by the crown, and people no longer had to bow or curtsy in her presence. Princess Diana, another former daughter-in-law of Elizabeth, also lost the style.
- Aunt of Seamus (b. 1981), Ayesha (b. 1986) and Heidi Olivia (b. 1996), Jane Ferguson's children.
- Was the subject of the 1989 book "Duchess: An Intimate Portrait of Sarah, Duchess of York" by Andrew Morton.
- Former wife of Prince Andrew of the United Kingdom.
- Sister of Jane Louisa Luedecke (b. 1957) and half-sister of Andrew Frederick Ferguson (b. 1978), Alice Victoria Ferguson (b. 1980) and Eliza Ferguson (b. 1986).
- Not to be confused with American pop singer Fergie.
- Signed development deal 12 June 2002 with Universal TV to produce and host a syndicated hour-long talk show, to debut September 2003.
- Daughter of Major Ronald Ferguson and Susan Ferguson (née Wright). They split in 1972.
- In June 2023, it was announced that she had been diagnosed with an early form of breast cancer following a routine mammogram. She successfully underwent a single mastectomy at King Edward VII's Hospital, and her doctors stated her prognosis as good. She also underwent reconstructive surgery following her mastectomy.
- Former daughter-in-law of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.
- Graduated from London's Queen's Secretarial College and worked at a London public relations firm, an art gallery and a publishing company before meeting Prince Andrew.
- Related to Rebecca Ferguson's mother.
- Attended the 62nd Golden Globe Awards January 16, 2005.
- Is the godmother of actor Harry Hadden-Paton.
- She is very dedicated to her charity work, which has mainly benefited cancer patients and children.
- In January 2024, it was announced that she had been diagnosed with malignant melanoma after having several moles removed for analysis.
- Attended and spoke at the funeral for Lisa Marie Presley in January, 2023.
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