Which Royal Marriages Collapsed in 1992?
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- Separation of the Queen's second son, Prince Andrew, Duke of York, from his wife, Sarah, Duchess of York (19 March)
- Divorce of the Queen's daughter, Anne, Princess Royal, from Captain Mark Phillips (23 April)
What happened in the royal family in 1992?
The unpleasant events which happened to the royal family in this year include: Separation of the Queen's second son, Prince Andrew, Duke of York, from his wife, Sarah, Duchess of York (19 March) ... Fire in Windsor Castle, one of the Queen's official residences (20 November)
What year was the Queen's annus horribilis what else happened?
The devastating 1992 fire at Windsor Castle ended a terrible year for the Queen following the breakdown of the marriages of three of her children. The £37 million restoration of the castle led to questions about the Queen's finances, and later to the opening of Buckingham Palace to the public.