“The Duke of York has visited ProStrakan both in Scotland, and in the US. His visits were very valuable on a number of levels – they increased our profile in the press; they were a huge morale boost for staff; and in addition, Prince Andrew had insightful contributions of his own to make as we outlined our plans and aspirations. He’s a great asset for UK plc.”

www.prostrakan.com

“I recognise the significant role His Royal Highness plays in promoting Industrial interests throughout the world which is viewed as pivotal activity to the continued development and success of this company.”

www.agustawestland.com

“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.”

www.serco.com

“Benoy has built an enviable reputation as a leading designer of retail and leisure destinations across Europe, the Middle East and Asia. We feel that the role of His Royal Highness as Special Representative for International Trade and Investment has added a new dimension to the UK business offer, contributing to a greater visibility and bargaining power for UK business abroad. Benoy is especially grateful for his help and work on our behalf in the Middle East, where we have won several contracts with a budget of over £5 billion, including the design of one of the world’s largest and most prestigious retail and leisure destinations.”

www.benoy.com

“We greatly appreciate the support of the Duke of York as Special Representative for International Trade and Investment. He has shown a high level of insight into our industry’s technology, as well as a keen interest in facilitating both continued investment and growth in the UK operations. The Duke’s extensive influence international should prove to be very beneficial in increasing cultural and business ties between our two countries.”

www.huawei.com

“His Royal Highness the Duke of York spoke at the Forbes CEO Middle East Forum at Doha. The subject of his remarks was global trade and the need to remove barriers to commerce. The speech’s theme of the benefits of free trade – especially for developing countries – was timely in that the Doha Round of trade talks is in jeopardy and protectionist pressures are rising. HRH’s remarks were extremely well received. Delegates were also delighted by his being so personable. He has a wonderful sense of humor, too.”

www.forbes.com

“Halcrow is expanding rapidly outside of the UK, and is making great progress in regions such as the Middle East, India and North America. The contact we’ve had with Prince Andrew in this period of growth has provided us with invaluable insight and support. He helped to host our 50-year celebrations in Dubai in 2002 and since then has actively worked with us to open up new opportunities for the business in different parts of the world.”

www.halcrow.com

“I have had the pleasure of working with HRH both during my time as Chief Executive of UK Trade & Investment and subsequently as Vice Chairman of Barclays Capital. In the increasingly competitive and globalised market in which we work, it is vital to maximise the support which companies can secure from effective international networks. HRH provides access to one of these in his role in support of business. This is an asset of value for companies and the UK brand.”

www.barcap.com

“We are grateful to HRH The Duke of York, in his role as Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, for all of the work he has done on our behalf in raising Foster + Partners’ global profile.  He has particularly helped us in the Middle East where he has shown great skill in establishing and nurturing commercial relationships at the highest possible level”

www.fosterandpartners.com

“The Duke of York has been extremely supportive of our efforts internationally.

His role as Special Representative for British Business has helped us to explain and promote our Company’s credentials to the decision-makers in a number of countries which has helped both our Company’s and British business interests generally.”

www.ipplc.com

“The clear interest shown by The Duke of York in the roles and experiences of employees at Tate & Lyle, as well as in the process of manufacture from ship to packing, meant a great deal to everyone at the refinery.

His Royal Highness’s visit to our sugar refinery in London was a great success and a superb way of commemorating our new environmental project at the refinery which will substantially reduce costs and dependency on fossil fuels.”

www.tateandlyle.com

“We have been grateful for HRH the Duke of York’s support in his role as a Special Representative for International Trade and Investment with UKTI in many countries, where his presence is able to generate a great deal of interest in Rolls-Royce and its programmes. For example, his contribution in Asia, including China, has been very positive and we value his involvement.

The Duke has a real grasp of the importance and potential of engineering, helped enormously by the fact that he knows Rolls-Royce first hand from his service in the Royal Navy as a pilot who flew Rolls-Royce powered helicopters.”

www.rolls-royce.com

“Prince Andrew has followed our company closely as we have carved out overseas markets using the lead in Digital radio technology provided by our UK base.

We are a small company and it is impossible to underestimate the morale boosting and PR power of his keen and well informed interest.   He seems to me to both understand the challenges of broadcast technology businesses and have a real passion to promote the skills of UK Plc around the world.

He is a valuable asset in helping the UK to sell itself overseas and promote areas of excellence.  We are delighted he has taken a particular interest in our story.”

www.uniqueinteractive.co.uk

“The Duke of York is adding considerable value as a brand to British companies when they trade in overseas markets, and to making Britain attractive to overseas investors. It is good to see him making such an effort for Britain. It is good to see someone working so hard for the country.”