PRINCE William and Princess Kate will never let Prince Andrew return to public duty, according to royal experts.
The disgracedĀ Duke of York made aĀ surprise return to public life at theĀ King’s Easter church service on Sunday.
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Andrew, The Duke of York outside St Georgeās Chapel at Windsor CastleCredit: Rex/Shutterstock
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Prince William and Princess Kate do not want Andrew to return to public dutiesCredit: AP
Andrew, 65,Ā breezed in laughing and joking ahead of theĀ ceremony at St Georgeās Chapel, Windsor, accompanied by ex-wifeĀ Sarah Ferguson.
Andrew, who was stripped of royal roles over his links to billionaire paedophileĀ Jeffrey Epstein, was banned fromĀ ChristmasĀ with the royals after becoming embroiled in a scandal with alleged Chinese spy Yang Tengbo.
However, William and Kate were noticeably absent from the Easter ceremony and instead opted to spend time in Norfolk with their three children.
Wills is said to be reluctant to spend any time around Andrew, who has been banished from public life after heaping shame on the royal institution.
Royal experts Hugo Vickers and Bronte Coy discussed the developing situation whenĀ he spoke to Matt Wilkinson on ourĀ Royal ExclusiveĀ show.
Bronte told our royal editor how she didn’t see a way back in public life for Andrew, a view that she believes is held by William and Kate, amongst others.
She said: “I can’t imagine that the King or Prince William or any of the other senior royals would agree that he should return to public duty.
“I think that’s a matter that’s been laid to rest.
“But surely it has been agreed even with the royal family and I would imagine even with Prince Andrew at this point that he is retired from royal duties but he will just continue to take part in family events.”
Hugo added that Prince Andrew has become the “butt of every comedian’s jokes”, such is his fall from grace.
The royal expert added: “I mean nobody wants him. But of course he’s allowed to go to family events.
“Of course he should go to church. In fact I think he would be criticised if he didn’t.”
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Hugo went on to question whether Andrew should just vanish completely due to his rock bottom popularity.
He added: “So should he just disappear? I mean he’s as good as disappeared. He’s not going to come back into public life. Nobody wants him.”
Experts believe Andrew’s latest appearance was significant as it comes just weeks afterĀ his sex accuser Virginia Giuffre bizarrelyĀ claimed to be dyingĀ in Australia.
Royal expert Phil Dampier said that Charles still loves his brother āand he doesnāt want him to be completely outcastā.
He added: “It was very much a show of family unity.
“Heās not totally out in the cold, but I think itās too early to say itās any kind of comeback for him.”
But Mr Dampier believesĀ KateĀ andĀ Williamās decision to stay away was not linked to Andrew.
He went on: āIt is absolutely true to say thatĀ WilliamĀ is one of the driving forces behind making sure thereās no future for the Duke of York.
“He doesnāt believe he can make a comeback, and there is, Iām told, quite a lot of friction between them. It made it a lot easier, I think, for Andrew that William wasnāt there.ā
Andrew has beenĀ spotted out riding on Easter Monday.
He appeared to look startled after noticing his picture being taken whilst at Windsor.
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William is said to be one of the driving forces behind kicking Andrew outCredit: Splash
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Prince Andrew out riding on Bank holiday MondayCredit: Simon Jones
DISGRACE OVER 15YRS FOR PRINCE
DEC 2010: Andrew visits Jeffrey Epstein in New York after paedo is freed from jail.
JUL 2011: Quits as trade envoy after Epstein backlash. Ex-wife Sarah Ferguson admits accepting money from Epstein.
APR 2015:Ā Claims emerge that Andrew had sex with Virginia Giuffre when she was 17.
AUG 2019: Epstein is found dead in his jail cell after being charged with sex trafficking.
NOV 2019: Andrew steps back from public duties after disastrous Newsnight interview.
XMAS 2019: Low profile at 9am private church service in Sandringham with Charles.
MAY 2020: Steps down from all public roles permanently.
JAN 2022: US judge rejects bid to throw out Ms Giuffreās civil lawsuit. The late Queen strips Andrew of military affiliations and royal patronages.
FEB 2022: He agrees to make a āsubstantial donationā to charity and accepts Ms Giuffre āsuffered as an established victim of abuseā.
MAR 2024: Appears at royalsā Easter service in Windsor.
DEC 2024: His āclose confidanteā Yang Tengbo is accused of being a Chinese spy. Andrew does not join family at Sandringham for Christmas.
JAN 2025: It emerges Andrew was in contact with Epstein in 2011, despite claiming he cut ties in 2010.
APR 2025: Arrives grinning at royalsā Easter service.
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