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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

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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.

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Features

18th February, 2009
The Duke of York holds talks with the Russian President, Dmitry Medvedev, on Energy and Business issues
The Duke of York visited the Russian Far East this week to congratulate a consortium including the Anglo-Dutch energy giant, Shell, on the opening of Russia’s first Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) plant.

World Economic Forum, Davos, 28 – 30 January 2009
The Duke of York attended the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, between 28th and 30th January 2009, completing 45 engagements over three days.

London Energy Meeting
HRH The Duke of York attended a dinner at Lancaster House on 18th December 2008 to mark the occasion of the London Energy Meeting.

Prince defends City regulation
Bernard Madoff’s alleged $50bn (£34.9bn) fraud could not have happened in London, according to Prince Andrew, who claimed yesterday that the UK’s system of "principles-based" regulation was not broken.

8 September 2008
The Duke of York visits Vietnam
His Royal Highness meets Government leaders, British and Vietnamese business leaders, and members of the British community and Vietnamese public.

17 April 2008
The Duke of York congratulates Jaguar Land Rover on their export success
Together, Jaguar and Land Rover are believed to be the UK’s most valuable automotive export, shipping over £6billion worth of automotive product overseas each year.

2 April 2008
The Duke of York attends the British Embassy’s ‘Britain in the Region’ event in Dubai

His Royal Highness supports yet stronger Trade and Investment links between the UK and the Middle East and North Africa.

10 March 2008
Indian Minister for Industry and The Duke of York stress importance of trade and investment flows

Press release from the Government of India, Press Information Bureau.

7 February 2008
The Duke of York attends Fresh and Easy Neighborhood Market Opening in Compton

Press release from Fresh and Easy regarding His Royal Highness’s latest visit.

6 February 2008
The Duke of York visits Miller School for a meeting on the Life Sciences

Press release from the University of Miami, School of Medicine.

7 November 2007
International Power celebrates new deal in Abu Dhabi

Article about The Duke of York’s involvement in a new power and water purchase agreement.

23 October 2007
The Duke of York will visit Abu Dhabi

His Royal Highness will to help forge stronger ties between the UK and UAE.

3 April 2007
The Duke of York will attend the UK/Japan Aerospace Forum 2007

The event, to be held in Tokyo from 30 May to 1 June, will raise awareness of UK aerospace capabilities.

3 April 2007
The Duke of York will visit Brazil

His Royal Highness will attend meetings in Brasília, Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.

26 February 2007
The Duke of York visits Germany

His Royal Highness undertakes a series of engagements in Düsseldorf, including the Research and Development Conference.

22 February 2007
The Duke of York sees renewable energy in action

His Royal Highness visits the award-winning ‘zero emissions’ office of Renewable Energy Systems Ltd in Kings Langley.

5 February 2007
The Duke of York attends the 3GSM World Congress in Barcelona

His Royal Highness visits in support of the UK telecommunications industry.

25 January 2007
The Duke of York attends the World Economic Forum in Davos

His Royal Highness will attend a number of workshops, and meet with Heads of Government and senior executives from British companies.

23 January 2007
The Duke of York visits Rockwell Collins’ UK facility

His Royal Highness views the latest aviation electronics technology.

15 November 2006
Sir Digby Jones is appointed Business Advisor to The Duke of York

His role will complement and support His Royal Highness’s work .

Media for The Duke of York’s engagements as the UK’s Special Representative for International Trade and Investment is handled by Buckingham Palace Press Office.

Buckingham Palace Press Office
Buckingham Palace
London SW1A 1AA
Telephone: (+44) (0)20 7930 4832

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The Duke of York gives an interview to David Frost on Frost over world

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.

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