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The Duke of York is strongly committed to promoting UK trade and investment. His visits to our countries of operation give visibility and impact to UK investment and create a positive environment for engagement with government and other stakeholders. In a competitive global economy he adds strength and presence to the reputation of UK businesses.”

Frank Chapman
Chief Executive, BG Group

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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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Honours and Decorations

Prince Andrew was awarded the Silver Jubilee Medal in 1977 and saw service in the Falklands campaign and received the South Atlantic Campaign Medal in 1982. The Duke of York was awarded the New Zealand Commemoration Medal in 1990. The Duke of York received the Canadian Decoration in 2001. The Duke of York was appointed a Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order on 2 June 2003 to mark the fiftieth anniversary of The Queen’s Coronation. In April 2006 The Duke of York was appointed a Royal Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter.

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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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