A Wife for Prince Andrew, Duke of York

[sophie]

fergie

the only person andrew would marry again is the duchess, and i bet he have ask her again and she said no.

 

[Laviollette]

Sarah really did ruin his life, imo.

 

[Penny Lane]

I hope this is not out of line but several years back after Diana's death some of the reporters-(forgive me I have forgotten who) who cover the royal beat said the royal family wanted a marriage between Diana and Andrew I don't how true it is or if it would have worked or not but I can't help but think how different everything would have turned out if they did become a couple

 

[MARG]

I hope Prince Andrew and Sarah find someone to share their lives with, but it doesn't look like anything is going to change any time soon.
IMO they both love each other to distraction, but just can't live together. All that aside, they have had a wonderful divorce so far.
Sharing a home, holidays etc. And we must not forget their romantic little wedding anniverseries held in hide-away places - post divorce.
They stand as a sterling example of how to part without distroying a family. I will never forget a couple of interviews they participated in post divorce. when each was asked the obligatory insensitive question about how they felt about the other. In these two separate interviews they each replied exactly the same way. "He/She is my best friend!"

 

[Penny Lane]

Yes they did have a good divorce better than their marriage which says something although I'm not sure what.

 

[ysbel]

I hope this is not out of line but several years back after Diana's death some of the reporters-(forgive me I have forgotten who) who cover the royal beat said the royal family wanted a marriage between Diana and Andrew I don't how true it is or if it would have worked or not but I can't help but think how different everything would have turned out if they did become a couple

When Charles' and Diana's engagement was first announced, there was mention that she had been one of Andrew's friends. But Andrew was at Gordounston in Scotland and then he did a year in Canada in the years prior to Diana's and Charles' marriage so besides seeing each other on holidays, its hard for me to imagine they were around each other a lot.

Before he married Sarah and after Charles married Diana, Andrew was quoted as saying that he admired his sister in law the Princess of Wales but he preferred girls that were a bit more earthy and down-to-earth.

 

[libra65]

I hope this is not out of line but several years back after Diana's death some of the reporters-(forgive me I have forgotten who) who cover the royal beat said the royal family wanted a marriage between Diana and Andrew I don't how true it is or if it would have worked or not but I can't help but think how different everything would have turned out if they did become a couple

I believe I heard way back at the time of Charles & Diana's engagement that when Andrew & Diana were children both families had talked or joked about a possible match. However, when they grew older, she just wasn't the type Andrew was interested in.

 

[Bella]

I recall reading an interview years ago where Diana said she had always said she was saving herself for Prince Andrew.

 

[yvr girl]

If Prince Andrew got married, would anyone 'care'?
I can't decide what I think.
On one hand, the torch has been passed to a new generation as evidenced by the intense interest in Kate Middleton.
However, Andrew was one half of one of the glamour couples of the 80s. Sarah still has a fairly high profile - I'm sure comparisons would be made.
I'm sure much of the outcome would depend upon the charisma of the new duchess. What do you think, would she be low profile like the Countess of Wessex or a Fergie Part II?

 

[Sister Morphine]

Sarah really did ruin his life, imo.

If Sarah really ruined his life, they wouldn't be as close now as they are. They'd probably barely be able to maintain eye contact.

I think with these two, it's a case of "better friends than lovers".

 

[Avareenah]

Andrew has stuck by Sarah through everything - it was her decision to get out of the marriage, not his.

Even though they obviously both see other people, I'm not sure that they are only "best friends" since their marriage was dissolved. It's a very odd set up, in my opinion.

I know I always have an opinion on nearly everything to do with the royals, but I wouldn't dream of thinking about who could be a suitable second wife for him. I don't know him and don't even know if he has a desire to re-marry - a lot of divorced people don't these days. He may be quite happy with the way things are now.

 

[Sister Morphine]

Andrew has stuck by Sarah through everything - it was her decision to get out of the marriage, not his.
Even though they obviously both see other people, I'm not sure that they are only "best friends" since their marriage was dissolved. It's a very odd set up, in my opinion.

Do you think they're still sleeping together? That's how I took that ^ statement. Whether they are or they aren't, it's their business. I don't think it's that odd....they have grown children, they've made no overtures about getting back together in any serious capacity....if they say they're just friends, I'll take them at their word.

 

[Avareenah]

I can't be sure, of course, but it looks that way to me. Most divorced couples don't live in the same house nor are as "cosy" as this pair appears to be.

Sarah wanted out of the marriage because she couldn't cope with the restraints of being royal but she probably still has feelings for Andrew, as he seems to for her. It appears she still has "feelings" for other men from time to time as well!

Nothing's ever too much for this lady! Just my opinion.

 

[Sister Morphine]

I can't be sure, of course, but it looks that way to me. Most divorced couples don't live in the same house nor are as "cosy" as this pair appears to be.
Sarah wanted out of the marriage because she couldn't cope with the restraints of being royal but she probably still has feelings for Andrew, as he seems to for her. It appears she still has "feelings" for other men from time to time as well!
Nothing's ever too much for this lady! Just my opinion.

They may love each other, but just not want to be in a committed relationship with each other. Royal life isn't for everyone and maybe many years removed, they can both see that and have decided to make do with what they've got. It's not traditional, but not the worst thing they could be doing.

 

[RubyPrincess168]

I would like to start a thread on people's opinions regarding if they would support a remarriage between Andrew and Sarah, why/why not. For me, i would support it, but for them, i think they are happy as they are.

I'd like to see them get remarried. They're still living togethor so it's not much difference. Sarah would probably be unhappy having to give up her work/endorsements though.

 

[MARG]

Even though they obviously both see other people, I'm not sure that they are only "best friends" since their marriage was dissolved. It's a very odd set up, in my opinion.

Well I have to admit that while Andrew and Sarah were apparently happily "separated", suddenly Sarah was madly, incredible, unbelieveablly (deliberately?) indescrete and it was divorce with a capital D.
I alway got the feeling that the whole scenario was sort of staged, and the divorce was more of a convenience in the grander scheme of things. Setting the stage so to speak.......

He may be quite happy with the way things are now.

I think maybe they are have both settled for what they could get, and have made the best of it.
I also think that both of them deserve better, and damn the Powers that Be!

 

[Avareenah]

I'd like to see them get remarried. They're still living togethor so it's not much difference. Sarah would probably be unhappy having to give up her work/endorsements though.

Sarah couldn't buckle down to royal life before. What makes you think she has changed now?

 

[Avareenah]

I also think that both of them deserve better, and damn the Powers that Be!

What Powers that Be? Sarah's decision to divorce Andrew was hers and no one elses. The Powers that Be did not destroy her marriage - she did that herself.

 

[MARG]

What Powers that Be? Sarah's decision to divorce Andrew was hers and no one elses. The Powers that Be did not destroy her marriage - she did that herself.

And that's direct from the horses mouth ..... Buck House!

 

[Warren]

This thread is "A Wife for Prince Andrew". It is not the place to apportion blame for the failure of his marriage.

thanks.

 

[MARG]

Apologies for digressing Warren.

Hmm, a Wife for Prince andrew, Duke of York?

So far he seems to prefer ... his ex.

As for his penchant for page 3 girls, well he's got a pulse hasn't he? And, he didn't choose to marry Koo Stark!

 

[Avareenah]

I think he would have liked to, but her appearance in a so-called "soft porn" film/s made this impossible.

 

[Lady Bluffton]

I think Prince Andrew will remarry but only after his mother and father have passed away...and I think he will likely remarry Sarah.

 

[Roslyn]

I think Prince Andrew will remarry but only after his mother and father have passed away...and I think he will likely remarry Sarah.

I think so too.

 

[Avareenah]

I don't believe they'll ever remarry.

Sarah would have to behave herself as a royal again - something she would not be able to do and, indeed, has said herself she won't remarry Andrew. They are not waiting for the Queen and Philip to pass. They are living in an open marriage-type situation right now, which suits the pair of them.

 

[sashajones]

Prince Andrew is the British version of Prince Albert and I don't see him
re-marrying either.

 

[Bella]

I think Prince Andrew will remarry but only after his mother and father have passed away...and I think he will likely remarry Sarah.

I don't think this will ever happen, whether his parents are alive or not. I think P. Andrew and Sarah are probably quite content in their situation now and remarrying would only open a bad can of worms for both of them. If the Queen lives as long as her mother, she still has another 20 years to go and by then Andrew and Sarah would be in their 60s. I don't think it would be worth it for them.

 

[ysbel]

Well just to play Devil's Advocate, Prince Andrew could renounce his royal titles and just be known as Andrew Windsor. Then I could see him re-marrying Sarah because he wouldn't have royal protocol to answer to.

He probably would like to do that but he's very loyal to his mother the Queen so I don't see it happening until the Queen has passed away.

 

[Zonk]

I don't think this will ever happen, whether his parents are alive or not. I think P. Andrew and Sarah are probably quite content in their situation now and remarrying would only open a bad can of worms for both of them. If the Queen lives as long as her mother, she still has another 20 years to go and by then Andrew and Sarah would be in their 60s. I don't think it would be worth it for them.

Well...Charles and Camilla were in their late fifities when they married. And weren't Prince Betril and Princess Lillian of Sweden in their 50-60's as well. I think both couples stood the test of time and if Sarah is the one for Andrew....well never say never! Even if its not Sarah, why should Andrew spend the rest of his life alone because he is getting older? Maybe a part ofhim envies what his siblings have....a companion that can share in his work and personal interests.

 

[yvr girl]

I think he likes being a prince too much to give it up

Well just to play Devil's Advocate, Prince Andrew could renounce his royal titles and just be known as Andrew Windsor. Then I could see him re-marrying Sarah because he wouldn't have royal protocol to answer to.

He probably would like to do that but he's very loyal to his mother the Queen so I don't see it happening until the Queen has passed away.

I don't see him relinquishing his rights for anyone.