Prince Andrew Facts & Worksheets

A member of the British Royal Family, Prince Andrew, Duke of York, was born on February 19, 1960, as Andrew Albert Christian Edward. Prince Andrew, younger brother of King Charles III, is the third child and second son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. He spent 22 years as a helicopter pilot and instructor in the Royal Navy. 

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Key Facts & Information

EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION

• On February 19, 1960, the Duke of York was born at Buckingham Palace, becoming the first child born to a reigning monarch in 103 years. 
• He is the third child and second son of the late Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth II. 
• Born Andrew Albert Christian Edward, he was known as Prince Andrew until his marriage in 1986, when Queen Elizabeth II made him The Duke of York. 
• The prince attended Gordonstoun School in Morayshire, Scotland, and Heatherdown Preparatory School in Ascot.

QUICK FACTS

• Title: Prince Andrew, Duke of York
• Full Name: Andrew Albert Christian Edward
• Father: Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
• Mother: Queen Elizabeth II
• Born: February 19, 1960 at Buckingham Palace, London
• Current Age: 64 
• Married: Sarah Ferguson on July 23, 1986 at Westminster Abbey
• Children: Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie
• Divorced: May 30, 1996

ROYAL ENGAGEMENTS AND DUTIES

• The Duke accepted an invitation to a new role as the UK’s Special Representative for International Trade and Investment following the conclusion of his military career. 
• In partnership with Her Majesty’s Government and UK Trade and Investment (UKTI), the role involved marketing Britain as a location for inward investment and establishing advantageous conditions for UK companies that export to and invest in foreign markets. 
• The Duke held this position for almost a decade until his departure in 2011.
• The Duke of York then focused on three main areas: science, technology, engineering, education and skills, and entrepreneurship.
• Pitch@Palace was established in 2014 by The Duke of York, who invited business owners to present their concepts to a large group of possible investors.
• The Duke also established several awards, such as the free Inspiring Digital Enterprise Award (iDEA), which assists in developing employability, enterprise, and digital skills.
• After serving in the Royal Navy for 22 years, the Duke took a keen interest in aiding charities and military organizations.
• According to a statement released by Buckingham Palace, the Duke of York’s military connections and royal patronages were returned to Her Majesty in January 2022. The Duke will also continue to abstain from public office.
• Supporting Queen Elizabeth’s duties as Head of State was significant to The Duke of York’s job description. 
• He accomplished this by attending state and ceremonial occasions, receiving Heads of State and Government officials, and representing Her Majesty at events and domestically and overseas visits.
• As a sign of support for Queen Elizabeth’s position as Monarch, the Duke of York would accompany her to several events yearly. 
• These include The Queen’s Birthday Parade, popularly known as Trooping the Colour, which takes place every June; the national Remembrance Day service held at the London Cenotaph; and The Queen’s Garden Parties, which afforded him the chance to network with representatives of various Commonwealth charities, organizations, and military personnel. 
• Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice have gone to Garden Parties and Trooping the Color with their father. 
• Also, when the Duke traveled to the Commonwealth and foreign nations, he spoke on behalf of Queen Elizabeth II. During her 2012 Diamond Jubilee tour, The Duke of York represented Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who visited New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, and Kohima. 
• During his visit to India, The Duke attended significant business meetings, took tours of military and educational facilities, and paid a visit to the Agragami Project, which works to improve the lives of some of Delhi’s most impoverished families. 
• He was the first member of the Royal Family to visit Kohima, the capital of Nagaland in northeastern India. There, he paid respects to Indian and British soldiers who lost their lives in the Battle of Kohima during World War II and visited the Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery.
• At celebrations of Singapore’s 50th anniversary of independence in 2015, The Duke of York spoke on behalf of Queen Elizabeth II. The Duke of Singapore participated in a National Day Parade and the city-state’s Golden Jubilee celebrations.
• Additionally, in 2015, the Duke spoke on behalf of Her Majesty at the opening ceremony of the Pacific Games in Papua New Guinea. There, he read a message from Queen Elizabeth wishing the athletes all the best.
• “It is heartening to witness 24 nations from the Pacific area unite every four years via athletics, strengthening their shared values and connections.”

MILITARY AND PATRONAGES

Army

• Colonel of the Grenadier Guards (UK)
• Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Irish Regiment (UK)
• Colonel-in-Chief of the Small Arms School Corps (UK)
• Colonel-in-Chief of the Yorkshire Regiment (UK)
• Colonel of the Royal Highland Fusiliers (UK)
• Deputy Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Lancers (UK)
• Colonel-in-Chief of the Queen’s York Rangers (Canada)
• Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Highland Fusiliers of Canada
• Colonel-in-Chief of the Princess Louise Fusiliers (Canada)
• Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal New Zealand Army Logistic Regiment

Air Force

• Honorary Air Commodore, Royal Air Force Lossiemouth (UK)

Navy

• Commodore-in-Chief of the Fleet Air Arm (UK)

PERSONAL LIFE AND LEGACY

• Due to their families’ mutual love of polo, he has known Sarah Ferguson since they were young. 
• On July 23, 1986, Prince Andrew and Sarah married in Westminster Abbey. 
• George VI, his maternal grandfather, had held the titles Duke of York, Earl of Inverness, and Baron Killyleagh before Sarah became the Duchess of York. 
• In 1990, Princess Eugenie was born, while in 1988, Princess Beatrice was born. The Princesses are placed tenth and twelfth, respectively, in the line of succession. 
• Although Sarah gained favorable media attention, their marriage failed because he was frequently deployed in the Navy. They split up in March 1992, and after images of Sarah with her American financial advisor appeared in the media, they were officially divorced on May 30, 1996. However, they are still on good terms.

Service in the Royal Navy

• From a young age, Prince Andrew aspired to be a helicopter pilot. After completing his A-levels in 1979, he was commissioned as a Seaman Officer with a subspecialization in piloting into the Royal Navy for a brief period. 
• After graduating from Britannia Royal Naval College Dartmouth in 1980, midshipman Prince Andrew trained to fly fixed-wing aircraft at RAF Leeming and helicopters at Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose.
• The Duke of Edinburgh gave Prince Andrew his “Wings” and the best pilot award in 1981.
• Prior to joining his first combat unit, Sub Lieutenant Prince Andrew became a Sea King helicopter pilot and sailed aboard HMS Invincible. 
• As part of Task Group, the unit sailed to the South Atlantic in April 1982 in order to recover the Falkland Islands. Throughout the battle, Prince Andrew flew missions involving casualty evacuation, inter-ship helicopter delivery (HDS), anti-surface warfare (ASUW), search and rescue (SAR), and ASW. 
• When HMS Invincible returned to Portsmouth in September 1982, Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth II welcomed the ship.
• After serving twenty-two years in the Royal Navy as an active member, the Duke of York was appointed Lt Cder The Duke of York and given command of the Hunt Class Mine Counter Measures Vessel HMS Cottesmore. 
• He then went back to flying and was assigned to 815 NAS at RNAS Portland, where he remained until October 1996. 
• In January 1997, he was employed by the Ministry of Defense in the Directorate of Naval Operations as a Staff Officer. He was promoted to Commander in 1999 and left the Royal Navy in July 2001 to take a job in the Naval Staff.

Sexual Assault Case

• Andrew faced accusations in 2015 of engaging in inappropriate sexual behavior with young women at American financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s parties. The claims were refuted, but they were brought up once more in August 2019 after Epstein passed away. 
• In a TV interview in November 2019, he refuted the accusations but stated he was not sorry about his friendship with Epstein. Following his alleged haughtiness in the interview, Andrew and the Royal Family faced a crisis in their public image, and several organizations and charities he supported declared that they would no longer accept him as a patron. 
• The Duke announced on November 20, 2019, that he was taking a leave of absence from his public duties “for the foreseeable future” in a statement issued by Buckingham Palace. 
• The announcement was made on January 13, 2022, that he would relinquish his HRH title, honorary military titles, and royal patronages.

Prince Andrew Worksheets

This fantastic bundle includes everything you need to know about Prince Andrew across 30 in-depth pages. These ready-to-use worksheets are perfect for teaching kids about Prince Andrew. Prince Andrew, younger brother of King Charles III, is the third child and second son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Complete List of Included Worksheets

Below is a list of all the worksheets included in this document.

1. Prince Andrew Facts
2. True or False?
3. The Duke of York
4. The British Royal Family
5. Line of Succession
6. Royal Navy
7. The Philanthropists
8. Military and Patronages
9. Forms of Government
10. Media Misinformation
11. Flash Report!

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Prince Andrew?

Prince Andrew, Duke of York, is a member of the British royal family. He is the second son and third child of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

What is Prince Andrew’s role in the royal family?

As a member of the royal family, Prince Andrew has undertaken various public duties and engagements on behalf of the Queen. However, following his withdrawal from official duties in November 2019, he no longer represents the monarchy in an official capacity.

What controversies has Prince Andrew been involved in?

Prince Andrew has faced significant controversy surrounding his association with Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. Allegations of sexual misconduct involving underage girls have been made against Prince Andrew, which he has consistently denied. However, his connections to Epstein have led to intense scrutiny and legal battles.

Has Prince Andrew faced legal consequences for his involvement with Jeffrey Epstein?

As of my last update, Prince Andrew has not faced any formal charges related to his association with Jeffrey Epstein. However, he has faced legal actions and civil lawsuits, including allegations of sexual abuse, which he has vehemently denied. The legal proceedings and investigations surrounding these allegations are ongoing.

What is Prince Andrew’s current status within the royal family?

Prince Andrew’s official royal duties were suspended in 2019 following public backlash over his association with Epstein. Since then, he has not represented the monarchy in an official capacity. His public appearances have been limited, and he has largely remained out of the public eye amidst the ongoing controversies surrounding him.

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