
third child of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (born 1960)
1960 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
third child of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (born 1960)
Born
February 19, 1960
Age
~66 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
socialite, naval officer, naval aviator
1960
Born in Buckingham Palace (1960-02-19)
1973
EducationStudied at Gordonstoun
1977
EducationStudied at Lakefield College School (1977–1977)
1977
AwardQueen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal
1981
PositionCounsellor of State
1982
AwardSouth Atlantic Medal
About
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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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 an
The name Andrew means "A male given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: From Ἀνδρέας, cognate with t=manly, both from t=man. Andrey.". It is of English origin.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was born on February 19, 1960.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: From Ἀνδρέας, cognate with t=manly, both from t=man. Andrey.
The name Andrew is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: From Ἀνδρέας, cognate with t=manly, both from t=man. Andrey.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Andrew — February 19, 1960
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
10 Imix
Dragon — creation, primordial energy
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
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Guestbook
Crowns are heavy. You wore yours well.
— a historian
Legend.
— anon
The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
Actions
1984
AwardPersonal Aide-de-Camp
1986
Positionmember of the House of Lords (1986–1999)
1986
PositionDuke of York (1986–2025)
1990
AwardNew Zealand 1990 Commemoration Medal
2001
PositionSpecial Representative for International Trade and Investment (2001–2011)
2002
AwardQueen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal
2007
PositionLord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland
Present
Age ~66