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Tue, Nov 11 2008

Who is Prince Andrew, Duke of York?

HRH Prince Andrew, The Duke of York

prince-andrew-china-200px-zumawirewestphotos569603-20081104-jabFull Name:  Andrew Albert Christian Edward

Birthday and Birthplace:  February 19, 1960 at Buckingham Palace

Royal House: The House of Windsor (The British Royal Family)

Rank in Succession: 4th in line to the British throne

Parents: Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh

Siblings: Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales (b. 1948); Princess Anne, The Princess Royal (b. 1950); and Prince Edward, The Earl of Wessex (b. 1964)

Children: Princess Beatrice (b. 1988) and Princess Eugenie (b. 1990) (from his marriage to Sarah Ferguson, The Duchess of York; wedding day: July 23, 1986 at Westminster Abbey; divorced in May 1996)

Office: Buckingham Palace

Residence: Sunninghill Park

Education: English, history and economics, and political science

Career: Prince Andrew served in the Royal Navy for more than 20 years. He currently carries out royal duties as the U.K.’s  Special Representative for International Trade and Investment.

Official Website: http://www.thedukeofyork.org

Special Interests: flying, golf

Other Notes: Prince Andrew saw active service during the Falkland War. He and Sarah Ferguson have joint custody of their children, and have remained friends after their divorce.

source: The Official Website of the British Monarchy; image credit: Newscom

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  8. By Maricar

    Pentti, I’m not sure what you mean. Is it in relation to Prince Andrew?

    • By Pentti Paloniemi

      Sir!
      Yes, my question is in relation to Prince Andrew.
      In some writings/texts the Prince says to be Captain, in other writings he says to be Captain honorary.
      Today he is Rear Admiral.
      Thank You for the answer.

  9. By Pentti Paloniemi

    Sir

    My el-post adress was wrong just before, Pardon.
    It is: churchrock@webinfo.fi

    Pentti Paloniemi mr, Finland,Vaasa.

  10. By Pentti Paloniemi

    Sir
    What is the difference between the Captain and the Captain honorary ?

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