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

[Avalon]

Welcome to the new, Part 5, thread dedicated to
the Current Events of the The Duke of York

Part 4, covering the period March 2007 to January 2008, can be found here

[evnovoros]

Margareta Pagano: The politic Prince who pulls political strings - Business Comment, Business - Independent.co.uk

[Russophile]

That's a good article. I posted on another thread the question: Does what Prince Andrew do, this job of his, does it really work?
And indeed, it looks very successful!

[rmay286]

I've seen that article before, and I particularly noticed the writer's statements that Prince Andrew conversed with her about an "arcane aspect of Swiss business tax" and was well-briefed enough to engage in detailed argument. I noticed these comments because Prince Andrew has also struck me as quite well-informed whenever I've seen him interviewed about his job. Like his recent CNN interview...I recall him mentioning the exact figures for the 2006-2007 increase in UK exports to the US (or US exports to the UK; see, as a member of the general public, I've already demonstrated myself to be a lot less informed about economics than him!

I'm not saying Prince Andrew doesn't like to have fun, but everything I've seen/read about his role suggests that it doesn't just involve him jetting around the world to shake people's hands and read speeches written for him. It seems to be a genuinely needed job and one which he has honestly worked hard to learn.

[fanletizia]

The Duke of York, Prince Andrew Albert Christian Edward of the United Kingdom waves his hand as he arrives at Halim Perdanakusuma airport, in Jakarta, Indonesia, 03 March 2008. The prince will visit Indonesia as a special envoy of the United Kingdom for the international trade and investment. He also will meet with Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on 05 March 2008,

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[iceflower]

Prince Andrew of Britain with Indonesian Trade Minister Mari
Pangestu before their meeting in Jakarta on March 4, 2008.
Prince Andrew is on a three-day visit as a special representative
for British trade and investment.

** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 **

[iceflower]

I could not agree more, dear Bella So here are
some more pics from after the meeting yesterday:

Indonesian Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Purnomo Yusgiantoro
(C-R) and The Duke of York Andrew Edward (C-L) pose for photographers
after a meeting in Jakarta on March 4, 2008. Andrew visited Indonesia as
the UK's Special Representatives for International Trade and Investment
will meet Indonesian Presidents Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and several
Economic Ministers for promoting UK as an attractive business destination
and to improve the economic prospect between the two countries.

** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** Pic 3 **

[Bella]

Ice, you're my Hero!! Great pics! He looks really good these days! Lost a bit of weight and actually has a youthful look. I really enjoyed the 2nd photo. How adorble. Why hasn't some women scooped this man up? No one answer that.

[iceflower]

That's what I ask myself for years as well, Bella

Here are pics from today, Andrew was in a great mood again:

Britain's Duke of York Andrew with Indonesian Defence Minister
Juwono Sudarsono prior to a meeting in Jakarta on March 6, 2008.

** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** Pic 3 ** Pic 4 **

[Bella]

Perfect way to start my day! Thanks, Ice! I esp. like the 1st and last photos with that cute little smile. He's looking quite a bit toned, too. Guess the golf pays off (couldn't resist).

[Mermaid1962]

Prince Andrew looks great! I wonder whether perhaps he just doesn't want to get married again.

[Skydragon]

Originally Posted by Bella

Why hasn't some women scooped this man up? No one answer that.

Who would want to take up with a married man, because despite the divorce, he still seems to be married to his ex, it's just they get separate tax allowances!

[Russophile]

Originally Posted by Skydragon

Who would want to take up with a married man, because despite the divorce, he still seems to be married to his ex, it's just they get separate tax allowances!

Wonder if that's to weed out the ones he doesn't want??
How many countries is he hitting? And is he using a private jet for the Asian side of it?

[Prince Daniel Vincent]

I was so glad to hear Andrew was in Jakarta. It is a beautiful city as I went there in 1974. I am happy Britain is trading in the Indonesian/Malaysian area and well done Andrew with the results of your talks. Perhaps increased trade to Australia is needed.

[Bella]

Originally Posted by Skydragon

Who would want to take up with a married man, because despite the divorce, he still seems to be married to his ex, it's just they get separate tax allowances!

Yeah, I guess you're right. Perhaps Sarah really was/is the Love of his Life. If that's the case, he may never remarry. I just hope he's happy in the situaiton.

[evnovoros]

Galerías de imágenes

pic of Andrew at the Easter service from Hola

[Bella]

Great photo, evnovoros! I wonder what he was looking at to have caused that frown? Regardless, he's still fine to look at. Love the long wool coat!

[iceflower]

Prince Andrew, Duke of York leaving George Restaurant
London, England - 25.03.08

** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 **

[Bella]

Nice photos, Iceflower - as usual. He always looks so well groomed. The 2nd photo is a bit funny. Looks like someone is stabbing him in the back or something.

[iceflower]

Maybe Andrew was a bit angry about all the photographers,
on the other hand if you look on the following ----> Pic ,
it seems that not all of them recognized him at first sight