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About Me

I was born on 19 February 1960 at Buckingham Palace, the second son and the third child of The Queen Elizabeth II and The Duke of Edinburgh.
Named Andrew Albert Christian Edward, I was created The Duke of York, Earl of Inverness and Baron Killyleagh, when I married Sarah Ferguson. Although now divorced Sarah and I have two lovely daughters, Beatrice and Eugenie, and they are my pride and joy.
I have always enjoyed sport. Golf (with a current handicap of five) being my favourite, but I also enjoy skiing, swimming and most ball sports.
I have a huge passion for flying and learnt to fly a glider with the Air Training Corps and also, along with my brother Prince Charles, learnt to parachute, earning my Parachutist's badge from the Royal Air Force prior to joining the Royal Navy, where I learnt to fly many fine Planes and helicopters.
After joining the Royal Navy in 1979 I served on many fine ships including HMS INVINCIBLE where I sailed as part of the Task Force to the South Atlantic to regain the Falkland Islands. Flying in varyous missions including Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) and Anti-Surface Warfare search (ASUW). I also helped in casualty evacuation, transport and Search and Air Rescue (SAR).
I retired from the Navy with the rank of Commander in 2001 and In July 2005 I was promoted to Honorary Captain.
Currently I work as the UK's Special Representative for International Trade and Investment. Which isn't as fun as the Navy, but life can't be all fun and games can it?

My Interests

The Arts and performing arts, photography, charity work, golf, skiing.

I'd like to meet:

Anyone who likes golf and flying!

Heroes:

My Mother HM Queen Elizabeth II and My Father HRH Prince Phillip The Duke of Edinburgh for all the hard work they do for the country.

God Save The Queen

My Blog

New Website

It has come to my attention that is has taken me an horrendously long time to update you all on all my goings on, and I apologise profusely to you all, especially to those of you whom have sent me mes...
Posted by Prince Andrew on Tue, 06 Mar 2007 03:59:00 PST

Apologies for my absence and photographs

I must apologise to all my MySpace friends for being away for such a long time, but my work has taken me away from my computer over the last few weeks. I have managed to sit down and spare a few minut...
Posted by Prince Andrew on Fri, 03 Nov 2006 03:33:00 PST

Think London!

A recent speech made by oneself at a dinner for Think London, a business event in New York, 25 September 2006 It is a great pleasure to be here this evening at this Think London dinner in my cap...
Posted by Prince Andrew on Thu, 05 Oct 2006 03:33:00 PST

Royal Engagements for October/November

Monday, 9th October 2006 The Duke of York Chairman of the Trustees, Outward Bound Trust, will give a Patron's Company Dinner at Buckingham Palace. Tuesday, 10th October 2006 The Duke of York Pr...
Posted by Prince Andrew on Thu, 05 Oct 2006 03:18:00 PST

UPDATED - Royal engagements for September

I Pray that everyone is enjoying their Summer holidays, mine seems to be going too quick! When it gets to August one must unfortunately start thinking about work once more.... Monday, 11th September T...
Posted by Prince Andrew on Mon, 07 Aug 2006 04:20:00 PST

9/11 My personal experience

I was one of the many who were airborne and half way across the Atlantic to the USA that day when my aircraft was informed of the attack and the need to return to the UK or divert to Canada. The capta...
Posted by Prince Andrew on Wed, 13 Sep 2006 04:52:00 PST

The Duke of York's speech 9/11

The Duke of York's speech at the British Memorial Garden, New York on the fifth anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks Ladies and Gentlemen, Today we mark the fifth anniversary of the 9/11 at...
Posted by Prince Andrew on Wed, 13 Sep 2006 04:41:00 PST

The Duke of York commemorates 9/11

This has been copied from Royal Insight as I felt that they have written this up far better than I ever could. I would also like to add a message to all my American friends and colleagues - You a...
Posted by Prince Andrew on Wed, 13 Sep 2006 04:39:00 PST

Diana, Princess of Wales

We feel that it was very inappropriate of the Italian magazine,'Chi', for publishing a photograph of the late Princess of Wales in her final moments of life. Our hearts go out to the spirit and ...
Posted by Prince Andrew on Mon, 17 Jul 2006 07:07:00 PST

Royal Engagements for July

Sorry if it is too Official but I see no other way of posting this! Thursday, 6th July The Duke of York will visit Astana, the Republic of Kazakhstan. Friday, 7th July The Duke of York will visit Asta...
Posted by Prince Andrew on Sat, 08 Jul 2006 02:51:00 PST