ˌDuchess of ˈYork, the BrE AmE
(1959–) the wife of Queen Elizabeth II’s second son Prince Andrew who is called the Duke of York) until they separated in 1992. The Duchess of York’s real name is Sarah Ferguson, and she is often called ‘Fergie’ in newspapers. Her activities, relationships, and financial problems are often in the news, and she has appeared on television shows in the US. Some people think that she is not serious enough about her public responsibilities, and is too interested in holidays, expensive clothes etc.