Did Prince Andrew serve in the military? Was Prince Edward in the army?

The Royal Household announced in November 1978 that Andrew would join the Royal Navy the following year. In December, he underwent various sporting tests and examinations at the Aircrew Selection Centre, at RAF Biggin Hill, along with further tests and interviews at HMS Daedalus, and interviews.

During March and April 1979, he was enrolled at the Royal Naval College Flight, undergoing pilot training, until he was accepted as a trainee helicopter pilot and signed on for 12 years from May 11, 1979.

Prince Andrew was commissioned as a sub-lieutenant on September 1981 and appointed to the Trained Strength on October 22.

Was Prince Edward in the army?

Upon leaving university in 1986, Prince Edward joined the Royal Marines, who had reportedly sponsored his tuition at Cambridge on condition of future service.

He had signed on to join the Marines in September 1983. In January 1987, he dropped out of the commando course having completed one-third of the 12-month training.