Sarah Ferguson stuns in black and yellow as she gardens with David Attenborough in Sweden

Sarah Ferguson, 58, was in Gothenburg, Sweden today for The Perfect World Foundations event.

The red-haired Duchess attended the event alongside Sir David Attenborough, matching the stunning surroundings in a vibrant outfit.

The event was taking place in the botanical gardens of Gothenburg, with David Attenborough picking up an award during the annual dinner.

Complementing the bright floral displays in the botanical garden, Fergie wore a vibrant yellow blouse for the occasion.

The summery blouse was slightly sheer, featuring long, floaty sleeves and pocket detailing.

Wearing a few buttons undone, the Duchess showed off her elegant gold pendant necklace.

The tunic came to below her hips, cinched in at the waist and sitting loosely above a simple, black pleated skirt.

Perfect for rambling through the gardens, Fergie wore a classic pair of black suede loafers with gold buckle detailing.

She wore her striking hair down and in natural curls, keeping her makeup to a minimum for the awards dinner.

Showing off how much she loves nature, Fergie was pictured taking snaps of the vibrant flowers and strolling around excitably in the gardens.

In one photo the Duchess was seen scooping down to pick up an apple from the floor.

The event was in aid of the charity The Perfect World Foundation, which is an international organisation that focuses on conservation.

The Gothenburg-Based organisation aims to protect animals and nature, with Sir David Attenborough picking up an award today.

During the event in the botanical gardens, David was seen planting trees and showing off his green fingers.

The Duchess of York is a big advocate for many charities herself, including conservation and children’s charities.

Sarah is no doubt preparing for the upcoming wedding of her youngest daughter, Princess Eugenie.

The former wife of Prince Andrew is said to still live in the Royal Lodge with her ex-husband.

However, their divorce in 1996 was said to cause a rift within the Royal Family. Now a source has claimed, via magazine Vanity Fair, that Princess Eugenie wants her mum to have a big role in her wedding. 

They told the publication: “Sarah is being very hands-on, but in a great way, and Eugenie wants her mum to be a big part of it all and will make sure Sarah is included in every aspect. “Her feeling is the other royals will have to get on with it.”

Sarah Ferguson: Five facts about the Duchess of York

Childhood

Sarah is the second daughter of Major Ronald Ferguson and Susan Mary Wright.

Her parents divorced in 1974, with her mother going on to marry polo player Héctor Barrantes in 1975 and moving to Argentina. Sarah stayed in the UK with her father, who remarried in 1976 and went on to have three more children.

Wedding

Sarah married Prince Andrew on 23 July 1986 at Westminster Abbey in London.

She wore an ivory-silk wedding gown designed by Lindka Cierarch which had a 17 foot train and 20 foot veil. As is tradition, Sarah wore a diamond tiara, and her wedding band was crafted from Welsh gold.

The couple spent their honeymoon abroad the real yacht Britannia off the coast of the Azores Islands.

Divorce

Sarah and Andrew divorced in 1996 after separating in 1992.

However the couple remain on good terms, even living together in the Royal Lodge from 2008 until Sarah moved to a ski chalet in Switzerland they bought together in 2015.

Career

Sarah has written children’s books for many years, her first being a series about Budgie The Helicopter in the early 90s.

She has also been the US spokeswoman for WeightWatchers after famously battling her weight over the years.

On top of commercial endeavours, the Duchess devotes plenty of time to charity, including Children in Crisis, which she founded in 1993.

Social media

Fergie, as she is known to friends, uses both Twitter and Instagram.

She has over 200,000 followers across the platforms, and shares many insights in to her life.

Most of the Royal Family are not on social media, but are represented by Kensington Palace, Buckingham Palace, or Clarence House.

Sarah’s daughters, Beatrice and Eugenie, are the exception, with both joining their mother on social media.