Prince Andrew

Date of Birth: February 19, 1960

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Biography

Prince Andrew, Duke of York, was born Andrew Albert Christian Edward on February 19, 1960, at Buckingham Palace, London. He is the second son and third child of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. As a member of the British royal family, Prince Andrew has been involved in various public duties and has served in the Royal Navy. He was married to Sarah Ferguson, with whom he has two daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie. Their marriage ended in divorce in 1996, but they have remained on amicable terms. Prince Andrew attended several schools, including Heatherdown Preparatory School and Gordonstoun in Scotland, before entering the Britannia Royal Naval College at Dartmouth. His naval career saw him serve as a helicopter pilot during the Falklands War in 1982. After retiring from active service in 2001, he took on various roles, including the UK’s Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, a position he held until 2011. In recent years, Prince Andrew has faced significant controversy, particularly due to his association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This led to his stepping back from public duties in 2019. Despite the controversies, Prince Andrew remains a notable figure in the royal family.

5 Interesting Facts about Prince Andrew

1. Prince Andrew served as a helicopter pilot in the Royal Navy and participated in the Falklands War.

2. He was created Duke of York upon his marriage to Sarah Ferguson in 1986.

3. Prince Andrew is the first child born to a reigning monarch in 103 years, since Queen Victoria’s youngest son, Prince Leopold.

4. He has been involved in various charitable activities, including supporting children’s charities and organizations dedicated to entrepreneurship.

5. In 2019, Prince Andrew announced he was stepping back from public duties following the fallout from his association with Jeffrey Epstein.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Prince Andrew

1. “I regret that my ill-judged association with Jeffrey Epstein has become a major disruption to my family’s work.”

2. “I have asked Her Majesty if I may step back from public duties for the foreseeable future, and she has given her permission.”

3. “It is important to stress that we work in partnership with a number of organizations to support and encourage young people.”

4. “I saw this as a real opportunity to do something for my country.”

5. “The way forward is to continue to champion those who are less fortunate and to support their efforts.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At his peak, Prince Andrew’s net worth was estimated to be around $75 million.

Children

Prince Andrew has two daughters from his marriage to Sarah Ferguson: 1. Princess Beatrice of York (born August 8, 1988) 2. Princess Eugenie of York (born March 23, 1990)