Prince Andrew Quotes
A collection of quotes by Prince Andrew.
Prince Andrew, Duke of York, was born on February 19, 1960, in Buckingham Palace, London, England. He is the third child and second son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Prince Andrew holds the title of His Royal Highness and is eighth in line to the British throne.
Prince Andrew received his education at various schools, including Heatherdown School, Gordonstoun, and Britannia Royal Naval College. After joining the Royal Navy in 1978, he trained to become a helicopter pilot and served in several naval units. He rose to the rank of Commander and was involved in the Falklands War in 1982.
In 1986, Prince Andrew married Sarah Ferguson, and they had two daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie. However, their marriage ended in divorce in 1996, though they have remained on good terms.
Throughout his life, Prince Andrew undertook numerous public duties in support of the monarchy, representing the Queen on state visits and participating in various charitable causes. He also founded several initiatives, promoting entrepreneurship and skills development.
In recent years, Prince Andrew has faced controversy surrounding his association with the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. He has stepped back from public duties and engagements since 2019, stating that his association with Epstein had caused a "major disruption" to the royal family's work. The matter remains ongoing.