After securing the Queen's permission (which, at that time, was required by the Royal Marriages Act 1772, for all descendants of King George III), and still is for the first six persons in the line of succession, Andrew and Sarah were married in Westminster Abbey on 23 July 1986. The Queen bestowed the title Duke of York upon Prince Andrew, and, as his new wife, Sarah automatically assumed her husband's royal and ducal status and became "Her Royal Highness The Duchess of York". As Duchess of York, Sarah joined her husband in carrying out royal engagements, including official overseas visits.