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Mother, Businesswoman, Advocate, Philanthropist, Author
Sarah Ferguson first stepped on to the world stage in 1986 when she married Britain’s Prince Andrew, second son of Her Majesty The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh. The Duke and Duchess of York have two daughters, Princess Beatrice Elizabeth Mary of York and Princess Eugenie Victoria Helena of York. The Duke and Duchess divorced in 1996 after 10 years of marriage and they remain close as friends and as co-parents.
The Duchess is admired by many for her “comeback spirit” and for successfully balancing the responsibilities of motherhood and the demands of an international career that spans business, advocacy, publishing, broadcasting and film, philanthropy and public speaking. In 2006 the Duchess formed Hartmoor, LLC, a lifestyle and wellness company based in New York. In the same year she established the Sarah Ferguson Foundation, Hartmoor’s philanthropic arm. The Duchess is also the founder and Life President of Children in Crisis, the London-based charity she established in 1993. The Duchess is a bestselling author who has published 26 books on various subjects ranging from her autobiography to books on health, empowerment, history, art, as well as several children’s book series including Little Red, and the Budgie series, which was also animated for television. She will publish a new children’s book Tea for Ruby (Simon & Schuster) in September 2008, and in 2009 the Duchess will publish her first historical novel Hartmoor (St. Martin’s Press). Certainly among the world’s most interviewed women the Duchess has also found success on the reporting side of the media. In America she is a special correspondent for NBC’s Today Show and she has presented shows on other U.S. networks including ABC, FOX, and CNN. In the UK the Duchess has presented special programs on BBC, Sky TV and ITV, for which she has co-produced a two part documentary about obesity airing in May 2008. A newcomer to film the Duchess is an executive producer on the soon to be released major feature film Young Victoria, based on her film treatment about the early life of Queen Victoria. The Duchess devotes much of her time to health advocacy. For the past eleven years she has served as the spokesperson for Weight Watchers International. She frequently lends her support as spokesperson and advocate for public health campaigns by leading health organizations, such as the American Heart Association; the American Cancer Society; The Clinton Foundation’s Alliance for a Healthier Generation; the National Heart and Lung Institute; and The Ophelia Project. Additionally; The Duchess served as Global Ambassador for Ronald McDonald House Charities. In the UK the Duchess is patron to the Teenage Cancer Trust, Tommy’s – The Baby Charity; The African Caribbean Leukemia Trust; the Motor Neurone Disease Association; The Chemical Dependency Centre; Carr-Gomm; The Daisychain Foundation; and Springboard for Children. The Duchess enjoys fitness training, writing, sketching, and photography. She is also a licensed private pilot. 
Readers have left 11 comments. 1. Posted by Kentgirl on 2008-04-15 17:59:37 Sarah - from the day you joined the Royal Family people have loved you for being you. I certainly remember hanging about in 1986 to see you in the rain at HM's 60th birthday celebrations! But the great thing is you always put your heart into everything and that's one thing we remember. Keep up all the good work with the charities as they benefit from your wealth of knowledge and presence.  2. Posted by nannygirl on 2008-04-20 17:38:52 wonderwoman has a new face.. SARAH FERGUSON 3. Posted by nannygirl on 2008-05-12 04:38:55 Hope you have a very happy mother's day. 4. Posted by Kentgirl on 2008-05-16 08:49:56 Look forward to seeing "The Duchess in Hull" next week, good luck with the show! 5. Posted by nannygirl on 2008-05-16 20:13:28 I sure hope the news is false that your leaving america and moving back to the uk. America is missing an angel without you here. I hope you will come back from time to time.  You are an inspiration to all human kind You are an inspiration to all human kind You knopw Sarah I would love to invite you to my home, just for a cup of tea and a chat about life in general just to prove that you are normal like the rest of us and you have the human touch. You have learnt a lot through the years and been hurt a lot too but you know what you ahve come through it stronger and better. I would welcome you with open arms and a TV crew too, not because I am pretentious but because I would simply love you to come and see me and have a chat because like yourself I have low self esteem and have had for years but I know now that there are several people in the world like myself, you included and boy is that an inspiration to me Sarah. You are truly a wonderful lady. You knopw Sarah I would love to invite you to my home, just for a cup of tea and a chat about life in general just to prove that you are normal like the rest of us and you have the human touch. You have learnt a lot through the years and been hurt a lot too but you know what you ahve come through it stronger and better. I would welcome you with open arms and a TV crew too, not because I am pretentious but because I would simply love you to come and see me and have a chat because like yourself I have low self esteem and have had for years but I know now that there are several people in the world like myself, you included and boy is that an inspiration to me Sarah. You are truly a wonderful lady. 10. Posted by Monica on 2008-07-28 22:32:42 I am a big fan of yours your Highness.You are an inspiration to me.  I have always admired you, you have such spirit. Please don't let it ever fade. Today, in Kitchener, Ontario you were so full of spirit, you spoke from the heart which moved me to tears a few times. You are coming out on top, and are affecting many people positively. Your charity work is admirable, keep up the good work. I just wish I had taken a photo of you, but the memory will stay with me forever. So thank you for being YOU. |
