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Prince Andrew, Duke Of York

What is prince andrew, duke of york?

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Key facts

Full name Andrew Albert Christian Edward Mountbatten-Windsor[2]
Birth date 19 February 1960[2]
Birth place Buckingham Palace, London[1]
Parents Queen Elizabeth II; Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh[2]
Royal title Duke of York[2]
Sibling King Charles III[2]

Prince Andrew, Duke of York, is the former title of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the second son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, and a younger brother of King Charles III. He served in the Royal Navy and stepped away from royal duties in 2019. [2] [3]

Context

Prince Andrew, Duke of York, is the former title of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the second son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip and a younger brother of King Charles III. [2] He was born on 19 February 1960 at Buckingham Palace, London. [2] [1] He served in the Royal Navy from 1979 to 2001, including active duty during the Falklands War as a helicopter pilot. [2] He married Sarah Ferguson in 1986 and was created Duke of York on his wedding day. [2] He stepped away from royal duties in 2019 because of the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. [3] Sources differ by date and edition on whether he is still formally the Duke of York, with some describing him as "formerly" holding the title. [2] [3] [1]

Documented claims

  • He served in the Royal Navy from 1979 to 2001 and saw active duty during the Falklands War as a helicopter pilot. [2]
  • He married Sarah Ferguson in 1986 and was created Duke of York on his wedding day. [2]
  • He stepped away from royal duties in 2019 because of the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. [3]

Questions and answers

Is Prince Andrew still legally the Duke of York?

Sources differ by date and edition. Some describe him as "formerly Prince Andrew, Duke of York," while others note he later surrendered or stopped using royal titles. [2] [3] [1]

What does Prince Andrew do all day?

The sources do not specify his daily activities. He stepped away from royal duties in 2019. [3]

Did the Queen leave Andrew money?

The sources do not mention any inheritance or money left to him by the Queen. [2] [3]

Sources

  1. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor | Biography, Prince, Naval Career ... — britannica.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Prince Andrew - Biography — hellomagazine.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Who Is Ex-Prince Andrew? All About the Disgraced Royal Who Recently Gave Up His Titles — people.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People