The Duke of York
The UK’s Special Representative for international trade and investment
Corporate feedback
Being British stands for a lot in the global market but in a competitive world having the right service quality at the right price is just expected. So if we are to win it is vitally important to have support and endorsement from those inside and outside of government. As a result of the Duke of York’s very significant help we have won a £400 million contract to operate the new Dubai Metro. His ability to skilfully establish and develop strong relationships in this important market has been very helpful. This new business, and the Duke’s ongoing support, will further our growth in that region which continues to enhance UK plc.
Chris Hyman
Chief Executive, Serco Group plc
The Duke of York’s career
In 2001, after serving for 22 years in the Royal Navy, The Duke of York was invited to take on the role of the UK’s Special Representative for International Trade and Investment.
About the Duke
Early Life and Education
He was taught initially at Buckingham Palace. When he was aged eight, Prince Andrew was sent to Heatherdown Preparatory School, Ascot. He studied there until he was 13, when he moved on to Gordonstoun School in Morayshire, Scotland, where his father and elder brother were both educated before him.
On completion of his ‘O’ levels (equivalent to GCSEs), he spent two terms in 1977 at Lakefield College School in Ontario, Canada, on a Round Square Exchange Programme. Prince Andrew returned to Gordonstoun to study for his ‘A’ levels before leaving to join the Royal Navy.
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Frost over the World – For the last seven years Prince Andrew has been the UK’s ‘special representative for international trade and investment’. In this role he travels the world promoting British business.