Prince Andrew, Duke of York is the son of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and Queen Elizabeth II. A member of the royal family, Prince Andrew was second in the line of succession to the throne at the time of his birth. Apart from being an important member of the British royal family, Prince Andrew has also served the navy and was part of the ‘Falklands War’ in the early 1980s. He is also a trained aircraft pilot and has served as a pilot on several occasions. Prince Andrew is known for his charity works and is currently serving as the chairman of ‘Outward Bound Trust.’ He is a patron of many charity organizations and is a major contributor to ‘Fight for Sight,’ which is funded research, aimed at preventing blindness and eye diseases. He is also a capable golfer and skier, as he spends much of his money and time on golfing and skiing.