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Picture gallery: Prince's naval career
Prince Andrew has left the navy after more than two decades of service. 
Starting out as a fresh 19-year-old recruit in 1979, the prince went on to qualify as a helicopter pilot and served in the Falklands War.
He spent his last few years as the commander responsible for international relations for the Royal Navy.
Passing out parade: Prince Andrew at Britannia Royal Naval College, Devon in 1980
Odd man out: Prince Andrew wears his blue naval uniform to receive his Green Beret
A year later the prince receives his Wings from his father, after an 18-month helicopter pilot course
The Queen, Prince Philip and Princess Anne join Prince Andrew on his ship HMS Invincible after the Falklands War
Prince Andrew ashore in Port Stanley, Falkland Islands - later he was to talk about his experiences there
Crowds in Portsmouth in 1982 to welcome HMS Invincible back from the Falklands War
Prince Andrew in front of a Lynx helicopter in 1983
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