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Prince Andrew served as Britain's Special Representative for International Trade and Investment.

Prince Andrew Quiz

Explore key facts about Prince Andrew, his royal role and service history, then test your knowledge with quick questions designed to spark discussion and careful, balanced thinking.

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Fascinating Fact:

During the Falklands War in 1982 he flew helicopter missions. This included dangerous decoy and support operations.

In Specialist Talking Points, this quiz uses Prince Andrew as a starting point for discussion. You can think about royal duties, military service, media attention and how public figures are discussed in modern Britain.

Key Terms

Royal Navy: The United Kingdom’s naval force, whose ships, submarines and aircraft operate at sea and support the country’s defence.
Falklands War: A short conflict in 1982 between the United Kingdom and Argentina over the Falkland Islands in the South Atlantic Ocean.
Talking point: A topic, fact or question chosen to encourage discussion, debate and thoughtful conversation.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

Who is Prince Andrew in the British royal family?

Prince Andrew is a member of the British royal family, the second son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. He served in the Royal Navy and has held various public roles.

Why might Prince Andrew be used as a talking point?

Public figures like Prince Andrew combine royal duty, military service and media coverage. This mix makes them useful examples for discussing monarchy, service, responsibility and public opinion.

How can I discuss public figures respectfully in class?

Focus on verified facts, listen to other views and avoid personal attacks. Use reliable sources, ask calm questions and remember that real people are involved in every news story.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .

When he was born in 1960, Andrew was second in line to the throne. In November 2019 he was …?

Sixth in line

Seventh in line

Eighth in line

Ninth in line

As the next eldest boy after Prince Charles, when Andrew was born he was his brother's heir. However, the births of William and Harry, together with their children George, Charlotte, Louis and Archie, meant that he was the eighth in line

2 .

Andrew was born during the reign of his mother. Who was the last queen to give birth during their reign?

Queen Elizabeth I

Queen Mary II

Queen Anne

Queen Victoria

In 1857 Victoria gave birth to her youngest child, Beatrice. Coincidentally (or deliberately?), Andrew’s eldest child is also called Beatrice

3 .

Prince Andrew has three middle names. Which of these is NOT one of them?

George

Albert

Christian

Edward

His full name is Prince Andrew Albert Christian Edward Mountbatten-Windsor - quite a mouthful!

4 .

Andrew is named after his paternal grandfather, who was also called Prince Andrew. He was a prince in two countries, but which ones?

The UK and Greece

Greece and Denmark

Denmark and Belgium

Belgium and the UK

Prince Andrew of the House of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg, was the father of Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark, who later became Duke of Edinburgh

5 .

After leaving school, Prince Andrew joined the Royal Navy in 1979. He saw active service in which conflict?

The Gulf War

The Bosnian War

The Falklands War

The Kosovo War

He served as a helicopter co-pilot attached to HMS Invincible and flew on many missions. By the end of his naval career, Andrew had reached the rank of Commander

6 .

In 1981 Prince Andrew became romantically linked to which film star?

Jodie Foster

Koo Stark

Carrie Fisher

Goldie Hawn

Apparently, Elizabeth II was "much taken with the elegant, intelligent and discreet Koo" but the couple broke up in 1983 after problems with the press and paparazzi

7 .

Prince Andrew was married in 1986 to a friend he met at polo matches. What was his wife’s name?

Lady Diana Spencer

Katharine Worsley

Sophie Rhys-Jones

Sarah Ferguson

Before her marriage Sarah was a commoner, though she is descended from Charles II’s illegitimate children

8 .

Andrew was awarded which noble title?

The Prince of Wales

The Duke of Cornwall

The Duke of York

The Earl of Wessex

The title is traditionally given to the second son of a monarch. The last Duke of York before Andrew was the Elizabeth II’s father, who later went on to become King George VI

9 .

From 2001 until 2011 Prince Andrew was Britain's Special Representative for what?

International Trade and Investment

Climate Change

Business and Development

Foreign Aid

The job involved representing and promoting the UK at trade fairs and conferences around the world. He was very good at it and was described as, "particularly passionate when dealing with young start-up entrepreneurs and bringing them together with successful businesses at networking and showcasing events. Andrew is direct and to the point, and his methods seem to work."

10 .

Andrew's election to which body in 2013 led to complaints by scientists?

The Royal Academy for Science and the Arts

The Royal Society for Improving Natural Knowledge

Royal Meteorological Society

The Royal Astronomical Society

The only option on the ballot paper was “Yes” which angered many of the society’s members. The Prince was elected as a member even though 89% abstained and only 11% voted “Yes”

Author: Graeme Haw