At Gordonstoun, Andrew achieved a royal first.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12447035/New-book-reveals-young-Andrew-proposed-16-year-old-asked-run-away-Gretna-Green-historian-lifts-lid-sibling-rivalry-Charles.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

‘I attended Gordonstoun from a very young age and those twin core beliefs of challenge and service to others have certainly prepared me well for, not just this fundraising trip across Africa, but for life in general,’ John added.

Source: https://www.obantimes.co.uk/2023/01/11/brother-inspires-fort-augustus-cyclist-to-undertake-fund-raising-trip-across-africa/

The great thing about Gordonstoun is it’s a really deliberate attempt to hone their characters so they can be very brave and versatile.”

Source: https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/education/5261089/former-gordonstoun-chairwoman-reflects-on-her-recent-obe-and-her-role-as-an-education-trailblazer/