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Prince Andrew

Prince Andrew is the second son and third child of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip. He was born on 19 February 1960 in Buckingham Palace, and was named after his paternal grandfather Prince Philip’s father Prince Andrew of Greece. He was the first child born to a reigning British monarch since Queen Victoria’s youngest daughter Princess Beatrice. He was baptised on 8 April 1960.

Prince Andrew was educated at Heatherdown Preparatory School, Berkshire, before like his brother and father before him going to Gordounston School in Scotland. He left with 3 A levels and joined the Royal Navy attending Britannia Royal Naval College at Dartmouth. He undertook the Royal Marine Green Beret course, and learned to fly Gazelle and Sea King helicopters. In 1982 he joined the aircraft carrier HMS Invincible, and saw front line action during the Falklands War flying Anti-Submarine and Anti-Surface warfare missions and search and rescue operations. In 1983 he transferred to Lynx helicopters and 1984 - 1991 saw service aboard HMS Brazen as a flight pilot and as flight commander on HMS Campbletown. He became a Lieutenant Commander in 1992 and commanded a Minehunter HMS Cottesmore. In 1995 he was a pilot of 815 Naval Air Squadron, and in 2001 finished his naval career as a Commander in the Ministry of Defence in London. He is Colonel-in-Chief of a number of regiments including Canadian regiments.

He has known Sarah Ferguson since childhood though their families shared interest in polo, and on 23 July 1986 Prince Andrew and Sarah were married in Westminster Abbey. He was created Duke of York, Earl of Inverness and Baron Killyleagh titles previously held by his maternal grandfather George VI. Sarah became Duchess of York. They have two children Princess Beatrice born in 1988, and Princess Eugenie born in 1990. Sarah received considerably media attention but he was frequently away on naval duties and the marriage broke down. They were separated in March 1992, and following pictures in the press of Sarah with her American financial advisor, they were divorced on 30 May 1996 although their friendship continues and they remain on good terms.

The Duke of York currently works for the UK Department of Trade and Industry, and travels throughout the world representing the UK at trade and export events. He is Commodore of the Royal Yacht club, Trustee of the National Maritime Museum, and patron of charities including the Deaf Association, and National Society of the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. He also attends official ceremonies on behalf of the Queen.

Sarah, Duchess of York

Sarah, Duchess of York, was born Sarah Ferguson on 15 October 1959 and is the former wife of Prince Andrew. Her family came from Stuart descent and through their interest in polo came into frequent contact with the Royal Family. He father Ronald Ferguson was Prince Charles’ polo manager. Her parents separated in 1972 and her mother remarried an Argentinean and moved to South America. Sarah graduated from Queen’s Secretarial College in 1987 and worked for a public relations company in London.



She was married to Prince Andrew at Westminster Abbey on 23 July 1986 in a widely televised ceremony. She became a popular member of the Royal Family, but her husband was away for long periods serving in the Navy. Their two children are Princess Beatrice born in 1988, and Princess Eugenie born in 1990. The Duchess published a series of children’s books about Budgie the Helicopter, but her jet-set life style left her heavily in debt and her marriage was in trouble The Duke and Duchess were separated in March 1992, and following pictures in the press of Sarah in a compromising position with her American financial advisor they were divorced on 30 May 1996.

Following her divorce, she set out to pay back her debts and establish a media career in the United States commuting regularly from her home in London. She has done commercials for Weight Watchers, appeared on the US TV circuit and trading on her royal connections worked as a representative for companies including Wedgewood china. She has continued promoting her books and become a public speaker. Her friendship with her ex-husband Andrew continues and she is frequently seen out with her daughters.

Her over-spending and financial problems however remain. She embarrassed herself and the Royal Family in May 2010 by being filmed allegedly accepting money from an undercover newspaper reporter posing as a businessman to arrange an introduction to her former husband.

Princess Beatrice

Princess Beatrice is the eldest daughter of Prince Andrew, Duke of York and Sarah, Duchess of York. She was born at the Portland Hospital in London on 8 August 1988. She was named after Princess Beatrice the youngest daughter of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. She was educated at Coweth Park School in Surrey and St George’s School, Ascot, but suffered from dyslexia and delayed sitting her GCSE exams. She was Head Girl in her final year 2006/2007 at St George’s School.

Her parents separated in 1992 and divorced in 1996 when she was 8 years old, but she is close to both her parents and is regularly seen with one or both of them. She attends royal events and undertaken work with charities. It was reported at the time that she was considering continuing her education in the United States, and had plans to start a fashion business. In May 2008 she was a volunteer sales clerk in Selfridges. She appeared in a small cameo role in 'The Young Victoria' a film about her great-great-great-great grandmother, Queen Victoria. In September 2008 she started a three year course studying for a BA in History and History of Ideas at Goldsmiths College, London. She graduated in 2011 with a 2:1 degree.


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