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PRINCE Andrew's former wife Sarah Ferguson has previously sparked reconciliation rumours by referring to her ex-husband as "family".

If you're a little confused about the details of Fergie's royal life, let us fill you in...

 Sarah Ferguson pictured at the Royal Wedding earlier this year
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Sarah Ferguson pictured at the Royal Wedding earlier this yearCredit: AP:Associated Press

Who is Sarah Ferguson?

Born Sarah Margaret Ferguson, the Duchess of York has often been referred to as "Fergie" by the public since she married into the Royal Family.

She is the daughter of Major Ronald Ferguson and his first wife Susan, who divorced in 1975.

Sarah attended boarding schools in Hampshire and Berkshire and met her future husband Prince Andrew when they were both children.

In the 30 years she's been in the public eye, Sarah has written books, done extensive work with Teenage Cancer Trust and even worked in TV and radio.

 The Duke and Duchess of York on the Buckingham Palace balcony on their wedding day
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The Duke and Duchess of York on the Buckingham Palace balcony on their wedding dayCredit: Getty - Contributor

When was Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew's wedding?

Sarah Ferguson married Prince Andrew on 23 July, 1986 in a Westminster Abbey ceremony.

At the time of their wedding, Prince Andrew was fourth in line to the throne.

The Queen gave the happy couple her permission to marry in Westminster Abbey and appointed them the Duke and Duchess of York.

Sarah chose a fashionably flamboyant style for the time and even had a 17 foot long train which had her and her husband's initials intertwined in silver beads.

During their 10-year marriage, they had two daughters, Princess Beatrice and Eugenie.

 Sarah's media work has put a strain on her relationship with the palace
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Sarah's media work has put a strain on her relationship with the palaceCredit: Rex Features

Why did they divorce?

Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson divorced after 10 years of marriage in 1996.

While the exact reason behind the break-up remains unknown, they announced their "amicable split" in 1992.

However, Sarah's biographer says that Prince Andrew's naval duties put a strain on the marriage as he was often travelling.

Just a few months after their split, Sarah was photographed with her financial adviser John Bryan.

While Sarah's open relationship with the media is rumoured to have put a strain on her relationship with the Palace, the former couple remain on good terms and even share a house together.

What are the reunion rumours?

Even though Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew separated over 26 years ago, the royal rumour mill went into overdrive after the Duchess of York shared a photo of herself enjoying a day at Ascot with her ex-husband and daughter Beatrice in June 2018.

In the caption, Sarah wrote "great day with my family", notably including her ex-husband in the description.

But this isn't the first time Sarah has hinted at a possible reconciliation.

During an Australian radio interview in 2016, she revealed that she and Prince Andrew have "never really left each other" despite their split.

They will certainly be reunited for their daughter Eugenie's wedding on October 12.

Prince Harry's aunt Sarah Ferguson arrives at St George's Chapel without Prince Andrew
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