Prince Andrew, Duke of York, current events 5: February 2008 -

[jcbcode99]

There is no other way to say it--Andrew is a good looking, distinguished man.I love looking at him.

[Marengo]

From News and Views from The Times and Sunday Times | Times Online:

Prince Andrew gets £3m ‘bonus’ from Kazakh friend

Prince Andrew has sold his house for £3m more than the asking price to a Kazakh tycoon with whom he is said to have had business dealings.
Kenes Rakishev, the 29-year-old head of an energy conglomerate, bought Sunninghill Park, Andrew’s former home, for £15m even though it was marketed at an upper guide price of £12m. There were no other bidders.
Rakishev bought the 12-bedroomed house with his father-in-law, a former Kazakh prime minister, using an offshore company. The deal has been kept a closely guarded secret. It is understood that Andrew met the buyers while on a trip to Kazakhstan, a country he has visited on official business three times since 2003, although more frequently in private. He helps broker business deals in the resource-rich former Soviet republic as part of his role as roving ambassador for British trade, a position for which he is not paid. He is also joint patron of the British-Kazakh Society.

Read the entire article here.

Other articles:

Daily Mail

Mail on Sunday

[Kezza]

I thought he sold that place a few years ago?

[LadyCat]

It appears to be "old news", the sale was done last September. At any rate, Andrew's office has confirmed the sale and the price.

Prince's office confirms sale of house for £15m | UK news | The Guardian

Cat

[Bella]

At least he uloaded that horrendous eye-sore of a property. Was this the same guy (the buyer) who was considering turning the place into some sort of spa?

[Russophile]

There's a big demand for spa-type motels these days.

[evnovoros]

Prince visits Hopeman - Northern Scot

[Bella]

Originally Posted by evnovoros

Prince visits Hopeman - Northern Scot

I like to see he gets a warm reception in Scotland. Thanks for the link, evnovoros.

[Mermaid1962]

If it's going to be a spa, I wonder whether the buyer will name it "The Duke of York"?

Originally Posted by Bella

At least he uloaded that horrendous eye-sore of a property. Was this the same guy (the buyer) who was considering turning the place into some sort of spa?

[SASSY]

Where is he living now?

[yvr girl]

He was given Royal Lodge (former country home of the Queen Mum) after she died.

[evnovoros]

Duke impressed by skate expectations - Northern Scot

[Bella]

Originally Posted by evnovoros

Duke impressed by skate expectations - Northern Scot

Great story, thank you evnovoros! I can just see him there w the two microphones! Seems like a good sport. Esp. going to visit his old teacher. I didn't notice any mention of him hitting the golf courses, tho. Hmmm . . . maybe he does more than golf on these international trips.

[Skydragon]

Originally Posted by Bella

Great story, thank you evnovoros! I can just see him there w the two microphones! Seems like a good sport. Esp. going to visit his old teacher. I didn't notice any mention of him hitting the golf courses, tho. Hmmm . . . maybe he does more than golf on these international trips.

International????? Hopeman is near to Inverness which is in Scotland, part of the UK and there is no decent golf course anywhere in the vicinity, perhaps thats why he didn't hit the golf course!

[Russophile]

Okay, Sky, I have to ask this because I heard it from BeatrixFan as well, why don't you care for Prince Andrew? I heard because he just doesn't work. I know he's trying his best for this International business thing but I don't know how to measure it's success so, I'll just ask you both: What could Prince Andrew do to be a better royal in your eyes?



(And everybody be nice here! We're looking for constructive criticism!! )

[Skydragon]

Originally Posted by Russophile

Okay, Sky, I have to ask this because I heard it from BeatrixFan as well, why don't you care for Prince Andrew? I heard because he just doesn't work. I know he's trying his best for this International business thing but I don't know how to measure it's success so, I'll just ask you both: What could Prince Andrew do to be a better royal in your eyes?

(And everybody be nice here! We're looking for constructive criticism!! )

I have written and rewritten my suggestions and reasons and have come to the conclusion that on this, I am incapable of being nice, so I won't say a word!

[Marengo]

The Due of York is being interviewed by CNN right now, he is commenting shorlty on Harry and William (& the army). He commented on his ex-wife shortly (people wanting autographs), about Eugenie who said he was the worlds best dad (he says ' how are you a best dad?' ). He also comments on his economic missions.

[Russophile]

Got it.
Royal uncle: My pride in soldier princes William and Harry - CNN.com

[Amelia]

Since Prince William's forthcoming role searching for drug-runners in Caribbean waters during a two-month attachment with the Royal Navy was publicised last weekend, the media has been at pains to avoid raising the subject of his brother's dalliance with illegal substances. The Duke of York appears to feel no such need for diplomacy, however

Duke of York jokes about Prince Harry's drugs - Telegraph

[Bella]

Thanks, Russophile and Amelia, for the links. I like a man who speaks his mind.