Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor: Profile and Current Status

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, born Andrew Albert Christian Edward on 19 February 1960 in London, is the third child and second son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh Source 3. He is the younger brother of King Charles III. After completing naval training, he served in the Royal Navy, including active duty during the Falklands War Source 1.

In 2001, he was appointed UK Special Representative for International Trade and Investment. Recent government files released in 2026 show that Queen Elizabeth II was “very keen” on his appointment, despite the lack of formal due diligence Source 6. In November 2025, he was stripped of his royal titles and duties. He is now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and resides at Marsh Farm on the Sandringham estate Source 10.

He remains the subject of ongoing media coverage and public scrutiny, with some local communities showing continued support, including street-naming campaigns Source 9.