Prince Andrew, 62, was to appear with other members of the royal family in traditional velvet robes and fluffy hats for the annual procession from Windsor Castle to St George’s Chapel. However, senior members of the royal family feared a “reaction” and pressured the queen to change plans, as is understandable. It comes after the Telegraph revealed that the Duke was pushing His Majesty to return to royal duties and wants the Grenadier Guard Constitution to return him. Discussions on the sensitive issue of his future are ongoing behind the walls of the palace but he is not expected to get what he wants. The latest move is indicative of the power felt among other kings for the status of “outcast”.
“For his own good”
A source told the Sun that Prince Andrew was asked to stay out of his sight today “for his own good” after strained family talks. The Duke is believed to have challenged the ban but to no avail. A source close to Doukas insisted that it was his “personal decision” not to appear in public. Having been forced to retire from Thanksgiving service at St Paul’s Cathedral during the Platinum Jubilee celebrations earlier this month after testing positive for the coronavirus, he was looking forward to public appearances and thought of a small step on the way back. in some form of royal life. He will continue to reunite with the Queen and the rest of his family for a visit to the castle’s throne room Garter and the traditional meal that will then take place in Waterloo’s room. However, neither the Duke nor the Queen are expected to participate in the public procession and the church service due to ongoing mobility problems. Garter Day is one of the highlights of the royal family’s summer program and takes place this afternoon for the first time in three years. The Duchess of Cornwall will be among those investing in the country’s oldest and highest Knight Battalions along with Sir Tony Blair and Baroness Amos.
