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Prince Andrew

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Prince Andrew

b. 1960

Son of Elizabeth II (born 1960)

Postwar

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Biography

Andrew Albert Christian Edward Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew, Duke of York, is the third child and second son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and a younger brother of King Charles III. Andrew was born second in the line of succession to the British throne and is eighth as of 2026.

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Timeline

The story of Prince Andrew, told in moments.

1960 Birth

Born at Buckingham Palace. Third child of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. First child born to a reigning British monarch in 103 years. Second in line to the throne at birth.

1982 Event

Flew Sea King helicopters as a Royal Navy pilot during the Falklands War. Served on HMS Invincible. His helicopter was used as a decoy for Exocet missiles. His mother reportedly worried more than she let on.

1986 Event

Married Sarah Ferguson at Westminster Abbey. Created Duke of York on his wedding day. They had two daughters, Beatrice and Eugenie. Divorced in 1996 but remained close.

2019 Event

Gave a BBC Newsnight interview about his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein. Said he couldn't sweat due to a Falklands War condition. Claimed he didn't remember meeting his accuser. The interview was widely called catastrophic.

2022 Event

Stripped of all military titles and royal patronages by the Queen. Settled a civil sexual abuse lawsuit brought by Virginia Giuffre for an undisclosed sum. No longer uses his HRH style.

Artifacts (15)

Saint Andrew

Master of Elsloo (Netherlandish)

c. 1515–20 · oak with traces of paint
cma View

Salty Desert. Asia Minor front. Parade before Prince Andrew.

PHOTOGRAPHIC MATERIAL
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Sweden Prince little son

http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q110975090

Photography, Professional Photography
europeana View

Princess Nicholas who with her

http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q110975090

Photography, Professional Photography
europeana View

Prince Christopher

http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q110975090

Photography, Professional Photography
europeana View

Royal Palace Confiscated

http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q110975090

Photography, Professional Photography
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Prince Nicholas of Greece

http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q110975090

Photography, Professional Photography
europeana View

Commander-in-Chief Papoulas with Prince Andreas at the front.

Α’ Παγκόσμιος Πόλεμος και Μικρασιατική Εκστρατεία · PHOTOGRAPHIC MATERIAL
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St. Andrew, from Apostles

Martin Schongauer

n.d. · Engraving on paper
aic View

The Crucifixion of St. Andrew, with St. Francis and St. Paul below

Berlinghiero (Italian, before 1242)

c. 1230s · tempera and gold on wood
cma View

Hours of Charles the Noble, King of Navarre (1361-1425): fol. 265r, St. Andrew

Master of the Brussels Initials and Associates (French)

c. 1405 · ink, tempera, and gold on vellum
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The Greek Generals of the Asia Minor front with the lieutenant general, Prince Andreas.

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My Life

Andrew Prince was born into a family of faith, with parents who taught him to love God, love people and do his best. Growing up in Victoria, Texas, he benefited from small town warmth and a sense of...

2018

Walking on the Edge of Africa: An Autobiography of a Cliché Youth

It tells a story of a cliché black youth and his choices growing up in the streets

2020

Towards Disaster: The Greek Army in Asia Minor in 1921

In the Greco-Turkish War of 1919-1922, Prince Andrew of Greece was given command of the 2nd Army Corps during the Battle of the Sakarya. He was commanded to lead his troops in attacking the Turkish...

2024

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