Scotland Region Play-in: 8. Andrew vs 8. Edward

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This was originally going to be Andrew vs Albert-Victor(Edward VII's son who died young), but Edward had a better score, and I thought it was a better match up.

The winner of this match goes on to face their Great- Great-Granddad, King Edward VII.

[Edward_IX]

A match up of the two "forgotten princes" Eddy and Andy are often over shadowed by their larger than life older brother and sister, Charles and Anne, but are no less important.

Prince Andrew was 2nd in line to the throne before the birth of Prince William.

Had his infamous marriage and divorce from Sarah "Fergie" Ferguson, and had two children, Beatrice and Euginie. Beatrice and Euginie of course were not elligable for this tournament because A) they are not direct daughters of a sovereign, and B) they do not have the points or accomplishments to boot. Future tournaments will include them, and maybe others.

Prince Andrew was served in the Navy, and saw action during the Falkland War against Argentina.

The Prince is also involved with Trade and Economics, serving with UK Trade & Investment from 2001 to 2011.

In all, aside from the Furgie divorce, Andrew is really a very normal royal. And from what I read still keeps a good relationship with his former wife.

It's interesting, and worth noting that Prince Andrew was the first royal born in Buckingham Palace since Queen Victoria's youngest child, Beatrice. It is that interest tidbit that prompted Prince Andrew to name his first born "Beatrice".

The first, of a few sibling rivalries featured.

[Edward_IX]

The youngest, of Queen Elizabeth's children, but probably the most normal. And still married to his first wife.

Tired his luck in the Royal Marines, but dropped out half way through. Also one of the first royals to try to strike out on his own, doing theater, and later Producing.

Has two young children, and is reported to the his fathers favorite son. Might surprise some by looking at him, and hearing some of his past outbursts, but I think considering what kind of person the Duke of Edinburgh is, it makes sense that he would be proud of his son going out, and putting his mind to something new.

Edward is also in line to succeed his father as Duke of Edinburgh as well.

Will we have an "ALL-EDWARD" match? Could be..

[Edward_IX]

Thanks to the facebook voting Eddy and Andy are now tied at one all. I shall vote last in the event to either prevent a break or Prevent a tie.

[Edward_IX]

Andrew is up 3-1.