Editing Prince Andrew, Duke of York (section)

== Activities and charitable work ==
===Patronages===
[[File:Dmitry Medvedev in Yuzhno-Sakhalink 18 February 2009-2.jpg|thumb|left|Prince Andrew, Russian president [[Dmitry Medvedev]] and Japanese prime minister [[Tarō Asō]] visit the [[Sakhalin-II]] oil and gas project in the [[Russian Far East]], 2009]]
The Duke was patron of the Middle East Association (MEA), the UK's premier organisation for promoting trade and good relations with the Middle East, North Africa, Turkey and Iran.<ref>{{cite web|title=The Middle East Association|url=http://www.english.globalarabnetwork.com/Organization-Profile/the-middle-east-association-london.html|work=Global Arab Network|access-date=7 January 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090803174139/http://www.english.globalarabnetwork.com/Organization-Profile/the-middle-east-association-london.html|archive-date=3 August 2009}}</ref> Since his role as [[Special Representative for International Trade and Investment]] ended Andrew continued to support UK enterprise without a special role. [[Robert Jobson]] said he did this work well and wrote, "He is 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".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://edition.cnn.com/2015/01/23/opinion/prince-andrew-point/|title=What's the point of Prince Andrew?|author=Robert Jobson|date=23 January 2015|work=CNN|access-date=19 April 2016}}</ref>

The Duke was also patron of [[Fight for Sight (UK)|Fight for Sight]], a charity dedicated to research into the prevention and treatment of blindness and eye disease,<ref>[http://fightforsight.org.uk/324/articles/president-1327 "Message from the Royal Patron"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150204054251/http://fightforsight.org.uk/324/articles/president-1327 |date=4 February 2015 }}, Fight for Sight, accessed 4 February 2015</ref> and was a member of [[the Scout Association]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Royal Support for the Scouting and Guiding Movements |publisher=Official Website of the British Monarchy |url=http://www.royal.gov.uk/output/Page5951.asp |access-date=25 July 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090124230434/http://www.royal.gov.uk/output/Page5951.asp |archive-date=24 January 2009 }}</ref> He toured Canada frequently to undertake duties related to his Canadian military role. Rick Peters, the former commanding officer of [[the Royal Highland Fusiliers of Canada]] stated that Prince Andrew was "very well informed on Canadian military methods".<ref>Hurst, Jeff; [http://www.cambridgetimes.ca/cam/news/news_777717.html "Princely plans for Andrew"], ''Cambridge Times'' (Canada), 1 May 2007. {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071016200458/http://www.cambridgetimes.ca/cam/news/news_777717.html |date=16 October 2007 }}</ref> He became the patron of the charity Attend<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.attend.org.uk/about-us/people-we-honour-0/attend-vips|title=Attend VIPs|access-date=19 April 2016}}</ref> in 2003, and was a member of the International Advisory Board of the [[Royal United Services Institute]].

On 3 September 2012, Andrew was among a team of 40 people who abseiled down [[The Shard]] (tallest building in Europe) to raise money for educational charities the [[Outward Bound Trust]] and the Royal Marines Charitable Trust Fund.<ref>{{cite news|title=Prince Andrew rappels down U.K. building for charity|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/prince-andrew-rappels-down-u-k-building-for-charity-1.1295400|work=CBC News|date=3 September 2012|access-date=7 September 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Prince Andrew descends Europe's tallest building|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7420354n|work=cbsnews|date=3 September 2012|access-date=7 September 2012}}</ref> The Duke of York lent his support to organisations that focus on science and technology by becoming the patron of [[Catalyst Inc]] and [[TeenTech]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gov.uk/government/news/duke-of-york-visits-northern-ireland-science-park|title=Duke of York visits Northern Ireland Science Park|publisher=Gov.uk|date=29 January 2013|access-date=26 May 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/news/prince-andrew-launches-tech-park-offices-35138211.html|title=Prince Andrew launches tech park offices|newspaper=Belfast Telegraph|first=John|last=Mulgrew|date=18 October 2016|access-date=26 May 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.teentech.com/teentechbuckingham-palace/|title=TeenTech@Buckingham Palace|publisher=TeenTech|first=Maggie|last=Philbin|date=12 November 2017|access-date=26 May 2018|archive-date=26 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180526191120/http://www.teentech.com/teentechbuckingham-palace/|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 2014, Andrew visited Geneva, Switzerland, to promote British science at [[CERN]]'s 60th anniversary celebrations.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gov.uk/government/news/visit-of-his-royal-highness-the-duke-of-york-kg-to-geneva-switzerland-on-29-september-2014|title=Visit of His Royal Highness, The Duke of York, KG to Geneva, Switzerland|publisher=Gov.uk|date=1 September 2014|access-date=26 May 2018}}</ref>

[[Image:Duke of York - World Economic Forum on the Middle East 2008.jpg|thumb|The Duke of York in his role as the UK's Special Representative for International Trade and Investment at the [[World Economic Forum]] on the Middle East, 2008]]
In 2013, it was announced that Andrew was becoming the patron of [[London Metropolitan University]]<ref>{{cite news|title=By Royal Appointment: London Met welcomes new Patron|url=http://www.londonmet.ac.uk/news/news-stories/university-news-2013/university-news-june/by-royal-appointment-/|publisher=London Metropolitan University|date=3 June 2013}}</ref> and the [[University of Huddersfield]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Duke of York becomes University Patron|url=http://www.hud.ac.uk/business/news/dukeofyorkbecomesuniversitypatron.php|publisher=University of Huddersfield|date=2 July 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150122054810/http://www.hud.ac.uk/business/news/dukeofyorkbecomesuniversitypatron.php|archive-date=22 January 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.itv.com/news/calendar/2013-07-02/the-duke-of-york-to-be-patron-of-the-university-of-huddersfield/|title=The Duke of York to be Patron of the University of Huddersfield|publisher=ITV News|date=2 July 2013}}</ref> In July 2015, he was installed as Chancellor of the University of Huddersfield.<ref name="Huddersfield">{{cite news|title=HRH The Duke of York installed as University Chancellor|url=http://www.hud.ac.uk/news/2015/july/hrhthedukeofyorkinstalledasuniversitychancellor.php|publisher=University of Huddersfield|access-date=15 July 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150714171752/http://www.hud.ac.uk/news/2015/july/hrhthedukeofyorkinstalledasuniversitychancellor.php|archive-date=14 July 2015}}</ref> In recognition of Andrew's promotion of entrepreneurship he was elected to an Honorary Fellowship at [[Hughes Hall]] in the [[University of Cambridge]] on 1 May 2018.<ref name="Hughes">{{cite web|url=https://www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/hrh-thedukeofyork-010518/|title=Hughes Hall appoints the Duke of York as an Honorary Fellow and HRH opens Gresham Court|date=1 May 2018|access-date=1 May 2018|archive-date=5 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210505180023/https://www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/hrh-thedukeofyork-010518/|url-status=dead}}</ref> On 19 November 2019, the [[National Union of Students (United Kingdom)|Students' Union]] of the University of Huddersfield passed a motion to lobby Andrew to resign as its chancellor, as London Metropolitan University was considering Andrew's role as its patron.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.itv.com/news/2019-11-19/huddersfield-university-students-vote-for-prince-andrew-to-quit-as-chancellor/|title=Huddersfield and London Met universities reviewing Prince Andrew's role following interview|website=ITV News|date=19 November 2019}}</ref> On 21 November, Andrew relinquished his role as chancellor of the University of Huddersfield.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-leeds-50507521|title=Prince Andrew quits as University of Huddersfield chancellor|publisher=BBC News|date=21 November 2019|access-date=15 January 2020}}</ref>

In March 2019, Andrew took over the patronage of the [[Outward Bound]] Trust from his father, the Duke of Edinburgh, serving up until his own resignation in November 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.sky.com/story/prince-andrew-could-be-handed-a-subpoena-to-face-epstein-questions-11866392|title=Prince Andrew could be handed a summons to face Epstein questions|website=Sky News|access-date=29 November 2019}}</ref> Prince Andrew had held the position of chairman of the board of trustees of the organisation since 1999.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2019/03/12/prince-philip-passes-outward-bound-trust-patronage-prince-andrew/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220110/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2019/03/12/prince-philip-passes-outward-bound-trust-patronage-prince-andrew/ |archive-date=10 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|title=Prince Philip passes Outward Bound Trust patronage to Prince Andrew after interviewing him for the job|newspaper=The Telegraph|first=Hannah|last=Furness|date=12 March 2019|access-date=12 March 2019}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.outwardbound.org.uk/about-us/the-duke-of-york,-kg/|title=The Duke of York, KG|publisher=The Outward Bound Trust|access-date=26 May 2018|archive-date=26 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180526191155/https://www.outwardbound.org.uk/about-us/the-duke-of-york,-kg/|url-status=dead}}</ref> In May 2019, it was announced that Andrew had succeeded [[Lord Carrington]] as patron of the Royal Fine Art Commission Trust.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/prince-andrew-takes-design-champion-role/10042571.article|title=Prince Andrew takes design champion role|publisher=Architects Journal|first=Greg|last=Pitcher|date=15 May 2019|access-date=16 May 2019}}</ref>

On 13 January 2022, it was announced that his royal patronages had been handed back to the Queen to be distributed among other members of the royal family.<ref name=":5" /> In January 2023, it was reported that King Charles III had agreed to let Andrew pursue some business interests.<ref name="Telegraph-business">{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2023/01/21/late-queen-gave-prince-andrew-blessing-use-hrh-title/|title=Late Queen gave Prince Andrew blessing to use HRH title|work=The Telegraph|first=Victoria|last=Ward|date=21 January 2023|accessdate=21 January 2023|url-access=subscription}}</ref>

===Initiatives===
While touring India as a part of the [[Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II|Queen's Diamond Jubilee]] in 2012,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/the_queens_diamond_jubilee/8955326/Royal-family-global-tour-to-mark-Diamond-Jubilee.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220110/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/the_queens_diamond_jubilee/8955326/Royal-family-global-tour-to-mark-Diamond-Jubilee.html |archive-date=10 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|title=Royal family global tour to mark Diamond Jubilee|newspaper=The Daily Telegraph|date=14 December 2011|access-date=26 May 2018}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Andrew became interested in the work of Women's Interlink Foundation (WIF), a charity which helps women acquire skills to earn income. He and his family later initiated Key to Freedom, a project which tries to "find a route to market for products made by WIF".<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://people.com/royals/prince-andrew-and-ex-wife-fergie-come-together-for-a-fashionable-cause/|title=Prince Andrew and Ex-Wife Fergie Come Together for a Fashionable Cause: 'It Is About Family Unity'|magazine=People|first=Simon|last=Perry|date=28 July 2015|access-date=26 May 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://keytofreedom.org/|title=Key to Freedom|publisher=Key to Freedom|access-date=26 May 2018}}</ref>
[[File:Hillary Rodham Clinton Prince Andrew Chatham House Prize 2013 Award Ceremony (10224154325).jpg|thumb|[[Hillary Clinton]] being presented with the 2013 [[Chatham House Prize]] by Prince Andrew]]
[[File:President Trump at St. James's Palace (48000863521).jpg|thumb|Prince Andrew with US President [[Donald Trump]] leaving [[Clarence House]] in London on 4 June 2019]]
In 2014, Andrew founded the Pitch@Palace initiative<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.royal.uk/duke-york-and-pitchpalace|title=The Duke of York and Pitch@Palace|last=Emma.Goodey|date=4 April 2016|work=The Royal Family|access-date=1 November 2017}}</ref> to support entrepreneurs with the amplification and acceleration of their business ideas. Entrepreneurs selected for Pitch@Palace Bootcamp are officially invited by Andrew<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nickhatter.com/single-post/2015/03/19/How-to-get-a-royal-invitation|title=Nick Hatter – Life Coach in London {{!}} How to get a royal invitation|website=Nick Hatter – Life Coach in London|access-date=1 November 2017}}</ref> to attend St James Palace in order to pitch their ideas and to be connected with potential investors, mentors and business contacts.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://pitchatpalace.com/what-is-pitch-at-the-palace/|title=What is Pitch@Palace?|date=1 June 2017|work=Pitch@Palace|access-date=1 November 2017|archive-date=7 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107065048/http://pitchatpalace.com/what-is-pitch-at-the-palace/|url-status=dead}}</ref> In May 2018, he visited China and opened the Pitch@Palace China Bootcamp 2.0 at [[Peking University]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.royal.uk/duke-york-visits-china-2018|title=The Duke of York visits China 2018|publisher=The Royal Family|date=1 June 2018|access-date=2 November 2018}}</ref> On 18 November 2019, accountancy firm [[KPMG]] announced it would not be renewing its sponsorship of Prince Andrew's entrepreneurial scheme Pitch@Palace,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/nov/18/kpmg-ends-its-backing-for-prince-andrews-mentorship-scheme|title=KPMG ends its backing for Prince Andrew's mentorship scheme|first1=Haroon|last1=Siddique|first2=Anugraha|last2=Sundaravelu|date=18 November 2019|via=www.theguardian.com|newspaper=The Guardian}}</ref> and on 19 November [[Standard Chartered]] also withdrew its support.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/nov/19/prince-andrew-student-body-calls-for-royal-to-step-down-huddersfield-university-as-chancellor|title=Prince Andrew mentor scheme at risk as firms withdraw support|first1=Ben|last1=Quinn|first2=Jim|last2=Waterson|first3=Jedidajah|last3=Otte|date=19 November 2019|via=www.theguardian.com|newspaper=The Guardian}}</ref>

In addition, the Duke founded The Prince Andrew Charitable Trust which aimed to support young people in different areas such as education and training.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://beta.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regid=290140&subid=0|title=The Prince Andrew Charitable Trust|publisher=Public register for charities (BETA)|access-date=26 May 2018}}</ref> In May 2020, it was reported that the Prince Andrew Charitable Trust was under investigation by the [[Charity Commission for England and Wales|Charity Commission]] regarding some regulatory issues about £350,000 of payments to his former private secretary Amanda Thirsk.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thetimes.com/uk/royal-family/article/prince-andrew-charitable-trust-to-be-wound-up-amid-charity-commission-investigation-qz6pzkx2z|title=Prince Andrew Charitable Trust to be wound up amid Charity Commission investigation|work=The Sunday Times|first=Roya|last=Nikkhah|date=10 May 2020|access-date=10 May 2020|url-access=subscription}}</ref> He also founded a number of awards including Inspiring Digital Enterprise Award (iDEA), a programme to develop the digital and enterprise skills,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hud.ac.uk/news/interviews/dukeofyorksinspiringdigitalenterpriseawards/|title=Duke of York's Inspiring Digital Enterprise Awards|publisher=University of Huddersfield|access-date=26 May 2018|archive-date=27 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180527023020/https://www.hud.ac.uk/news/interviews/dukeofyorksinspiringdigitalenterpriseawards/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wigan.gov.uk/Council/Digital-Wigan/iDEA.aspx|title=iDEA|publisher=Wigan Council|access-date=26 May 2018}}</ref> the Duke of York Award for Technical Education, given to talented young people in technical education,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.utchub.com/the-duke-of-york-award/|title=The Duke of York Award|publisher=The University Technical College Network|access-date=26 May 2018|archive-date=26 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180526191140/https://www.utchub.com/the-duke-of-york-award/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.educate.co.uk/duke-york-award-technical-education-educates-involvement/|title=The Duke of York Award for Technical Education: Educate's involvement|publisher=Educate School Services Ltd|date=7 July 2015|access-date=26 May 2018|archive-date=27 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180527022855/https://www.educate.co.uk/duke-york-award-technical-education-educates-involvement/|url-status=dead}}</ref> and the Duke of York Young Entrepreneur Award, which recognised talents of young people in entrepreneurship.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.york.ac.uk/news-and-events/news/2016/business/duke-of-york-entrepreneur/|title=York graduate awarded Duke of York Young Entrepreneur Award|publisher=The University of York|date=27 April 2016|access-date=26 May 2018}}</ref>