Prince Andrew, Duke of York current events 5: September 2008 to October 2009

[Russophile]

and what's his salary on this? Sky, you were able to get ahold of that article for the Naval officer's pay, is there anything about what he makes being the UK's Roving Financial Ambassador?

[Mermaid1962]

Really? He appears sometimes in a military context as well or on other engagements in the UK. His most high-profile jobs seem to be his foreign ones, though.

Originally Posted by Al_bina

this is the first time I see Prince Andrew performing non-foreign non-business-related engagement.

[iceflower]

I'm glad, you liked those pics with the children as well

Prince Andrew at the Wellington College, October 11, 2008

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[Charlotte1]

Originally Posted by Russophile

and what's his salary on this? Sky, you were able to get ahold of that article for the Naval officer's pay, is there anything about what he makes being the UK's Roving Financial Ambassador?

Andrew doesn't receive a salary for his role as ambassador for trade and industry. You'll find this stated on his official site as well as the UK trade and industry site.

[Warren]

"The Duke is not paid for his work as Special Representative however his travel expenses are met by UK Trade and Investment and the Department of Transport."
The Duke of York and UKTI > The Duke's role

[Skydragon]

and he receives £249.000 from HM + personal investments and interest on personal accounts!

[sneeuwklokje]

Originally Posted by iceflower

A nice event for Andrew today :

The Duke of York opens Maltby Craggs Primary School in Rotherham, 9.10.2008

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I just love photo nr. 3. The look on that little girl's face, like she is thinking:"Are you a real Prince and can I actually touch you?" Priceless!!

[Bella]

Originally Posted by iceflower

I'm glad, you liked those pics with the children as well

Prince Andrew at the Wellington College, October 11, 2008

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Fab pics, Ice - as always! I esp. like Pics 1 & 2. Strike a pose! Way cute!

[muriel]

Originally Posted by Skydragon

and he receives £249.000 from HM + personal investments and interest on personal accounts!

.... but so that we are clear, that is not funds from the state. That is money provided privately to Andrew by the Queen

[Skydragon]

Originally Posted by muriel

.... but so that we are clear, that is not funds from the state. That is money provided privately to Andrew by the Queen

That she receives from the state.

[Menarue]

Originally Posted by Skydragon

That she receives from the state.

Very clearly put.

[MARG]

Originally Posted by Skydragon

That she receives from the state.

What goes around comes around! The state is getting a great service at a very cut rate.

Originally Posted by warren

Call it snobbery, but there are doors that will open for a Royal Prince that would remain resolutely closed for any other "Representative" employed in such a role. And, they would have to pay that person an exhorbitant salary to enable him to maintain the lifestyle that would enable him to move in the circles that Prince Andrew does.

However, that would not guarantee him an entree into those circles just as being "Royal" wouldn't compensate for an inferior intellect so;
Conclusion: Money well spent, and cheap at twice the price.

[Bella]

Perfectly - and realistically - put.

[Russophile]

Is golf included in those traveling expenses??

[Skydragon]

Can't agree with that at all MARG. He is seen as a pompous overpaid lounger, who uses the state to have super holidays that even include his daughter. In most big companies, the decisions are made by the CEO's who knowing money is involved and they are quite happy to see the head of a trade mission, whether it is a prince or not. It is money that talks!

[Skydragon]

Originally Posted by Russophile

Is golf included in those traveling expenses??

He probably claims extra for that, expenses you know!

[iceflower]

The Duke of York with Michael Ryan Vice President and General
Manager of Bombardier Aerospace in the fuselage of a Global
Express jet at Bombardier Aerospace in Belfast, October 15, 2008

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[Ella Kay]

Love the specs, Andy!

[yvr girl]

New building at Lakefield College School brings Duke of York back for ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Date: 2008-10-18
By Jessica Lovell


"It's an enormous pleasure to be in Canada, also what I would describe as at home, here," said the prince as he stepped up to the podium.
Prince Andrew, he Duke of York, spent only a short time at Lakefield College School, when he attended as an exchange student in 1977. He maintains his relationship with the school as a trustee of the school and of the Lakefield College School Foundation.

His experience at Lakefield left an impression on him, and it is not unusual for him to return from time to time for special events in the area.

more... Prince Andrew returns "home" to the Grove - myKawartha

[muriel]

At the risk of not having the specifics to hand: If the Queen's civil list payments broadly just about cover the costs of the monarchy, suggesting that because the Queen receives funding from the state (to cover expenses she incurs is her role as head of state!), the state is subsisiding the existence of her children is a bit disingenous, and IMO, quite misleading.