Prince Andrew Faces Backlash and Spotlight at King Charles’ Coronation
Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, has caused a stir by attending the coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla at Westminster Abbey, despite having left public royal duties (People). The event, which saw the crowning of King Charles III, was also attended by Prince Harry and Prince Andrew, sitting in the same row. However, both princes did not have any formal role in the ceremony (Sky News).
The Duke of York arrived at the coronation dressed in full regalia and was booed by crowds outside Westminster Abbey (LBC). During the ceremony, Prince Andrew wore ceremonial robes, while Prince Harry was dressed in a plain suit (Yahoo News UK). It has been reported that King Charles’ decision to allow Prince Andrew to wear the navy mantle, typically reserved for working royals, suggests a softening in approach towards the controversial Duke (The Telegraph).
Following a disastrous BBC interview and allegations from Virginia Giuffre, Prince Andrew stepped back from public royal duties (Deadline). His attendance at the coronation, however, has led to mixed reactions from the public. Dedicated royal fans were reportedly pleased to see Prince Andrew but had critical words for Prince Harry, calling him “disloyal” (New York Post).
Members of the public booed the Duke of York as his car drove down The Mall (The Independent), highlighting the backlash he faces. Despite the controversy surrounding Prince Andrew, he recently joined his children, Princess Anne, the Kents, and the Wessexes for a family dinner (Daily Mail). The coronation of King Charles marks a significant event for the royal family, with the presence of Prince Andrew and Prince Harry adding to the public’s scrutiny and interest (NBC News).
