Prince Andrew, Duke of York

Prince Andrew is the Duke of York and is one of the prime members of the Royal Family of Britain. His full name is Andrew Albert Christian Edward, but he is popularly known by the name of “Duke of York.” He is known to be the eighth in line to the royal British throne. He has also served as a helicopter pilot after joining the Royal Navy. He has made his name by serving England in various capacities, such as by being the representative for international trade and investment. He has also done his duty as a captain of a warship.

Well, how well do you know about Prince Andrew? If not much, we have compiled all you need to know about Prince Andrew’s net worth in 2021, his age, height, weight, wife, kids, biography and complete details about his life. Well, if you’re all set, here is what we know about Prince Andrew to date.

Biography and Early Life

Prince Andrew was born on 19 February 1960, in The Belgian Suite of Buckingham Palace, which is the elite resident of the Royal Family of Britain. Born to Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Prince Andrew was their third child and second son. His father was the Duke of Edinburgh, and was a very prestigious person in real life. He was the first child who was born to a sitting monarch since 1857.

Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement

So, how old is Prince Andrew in 2021, and what is his height and weight? Well, Prince Andrew’s age is 61 years old as of today’s date 2nd August 2021 having been born on 19 February 1960. Though, he is 6′ 0″ in feet and inches and 183 cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 181 lbs in Pound and 82kg in Kilograms.

Education

Prince Andrew’s early education was looked after by a governess at Buckingham Palace. He had his education there till the age of eight. Later, he attended Heatherdown Preparatory School which is situated in Ascot, and studied there for at least five years. At 13, he was moved to Gordonstoun School, which was in Morayshire, Scotland. This completes his schooling years.

Then after in 1977, he attended Lakefield College School in Ontario, Canada. In 1976, he went to Britannia Royal Naval College in Dartmouth. This was the place that led him to the path of Royal Naval and helped him start his career.

Personal Life: Dating, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids

Prince Married Sarah Ferguson, his childhood friend, in July 1986. After they were married, the Queen named them the Duke and Duchess of York. They are blessed with two daughters who were named Princesses Beatrice Elizabeth Mary and Eugenie Victoria Helena. They were living a happy married life until 1992. Due to some discrepancies, they were separated and finally divorced four years later. Their separation has attracted media coverage to a large extent.

Is Prince Andrew Gay?

No, Prince Andrew is not gay. He was married to Sarah Ferguson, who was the Dutchess of York. They also had two daughters, which clearly indicates that he is not gay.

Professional Career

Prince Andrew started his career through Britannia Royal Naval College, which opened his way to the Royal Naval. He joined the Royal Navy in 1976 and served there for twenty-two long years. He was serving as a helicopter pilot. In July 2001, he left the Royal Navy, and later, after four years, he was promoted to an honorary captain. He then held multiple posts in the British army, navy, air force, and Commonwealth forces. Prince Andrew represented the UK for international trade and investment.

Prince Andrew is also known for participating with many organizations, namely Fight for Sight, the British Deaf Association, which is a Children’s Foundation, the British Science Association, and the Outward Bound Trust. He was the Patron for the Fight for Sight and has contributed to much such charity. He has also showcased his role and contributions in the political sector.

Awards

Prince Andrew, in his lifetime, has achieved a milestone of awards and recognition. There is a long list of such achievements attached to his name. Some of the significant medals earned by him include Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal, South Atlantic Medal, Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal, Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, Naval Long Service, and Good Conduct Medal. He has been given the title of Royal Knight of the Most Order of the Grater. He has also made his name in the commonwealth by earning various medals.

Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Prince Andrew in 2021

Prince Andrew’s net worth is estimated to be around $50 million as of 2021. He had served for the Royal Navy for many years. According to some reports, The Duke of York receives an annual salary of $249,000 from the Queen and from the Royal Family. Apart from this, he also has many other sources of income and hence his net worth is this vast.

Some Interesting Facts You Need To Know

• Prince Andrew has a keen interest in golf. To continue with the same, he was also the captain of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews in the years 2003 and 2004.

Prince Andrew is a man of talent and success. Though there had been some controversial statements about him in recent years, he has still managed to prove him correct and innocent. He has earned a great name and recognition through his words and actions. His contributions in his lifetime to various issues are really appreciable.

1. Beverly April 24, 2021 at 6:29 am