“He Had Guts”: Prince Andrew’s Interviewer Emily Maitlis Compares Disgraced Royal Favourably With Most Politicians As “He Was Willing To Talk About Stuff”

Queen Consort’s greatest challenges was getting Queen Elizabeth to accept her both as a member of the Royal Family and her daughter-in-law. Her Majesty had found her eldest son rather irritating as a child and his refusal to move on and abandon Camilla meant he was still not doing as he was told.  Queen Elizabeth was also influenced by her mother, who had wanted the then Prince Charles to marry Diana Spencer and enjoyed a warm relationship with Camilla’s first husband Andrew Parker Bowles.

On the day of the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, many people who spectated the event are asking: Why isn’t Prince Andrew wearing his uniform? 

Queen Elizabeth‘s children King Charles III, Princess Anne, the Princess Royal, Prince Edward and Prince Andrew stood together outside their mother’s funeral on Monday (September 19) in London, England.

King Charles III and other members of the royal family marched behind Queen Elizabeth II‘s coffin as the Royal Navy transported her to Westminster Abbey ahead of her funeral.

was allowed to don his naval uniform to mount a vigil at his late mother’s coffin last week, few expect to see him in it again. The King has made clear that there will be no reprieve for his younger brother. He has repeatedly insisted that the controversy surrounding the Duke should not be allowed to tarnish the reputation of the monarchy and has personally stepped in more than once in recent months to keep him out of the public eye.

Setting a royal precedent! Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson’s marriage may not have worked out, but the pair still consider their life with daughters Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie to be their happily ever after.

A close bond. Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson‘s marriage — and subsequent split — has become a major topic of discussion in British monarchy history through the years.

Prince Andrew will be taking on a key role during his late mum Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's funeral on Monday 19 September.The Duke of York, 62, will once again march behind the late sovereign's coffin next week, a duty he upheld on Wednesday 14 September when the casket was moved from Buckingham Palace's Bow room to Westminster Hall – where she is currently lying-in-state to ensure the public have the opportunity to pay their respects. He's also been allowed to keep a prominent role within the Royal Family since his brother, 73, ascended to the throne last week.

The Princess Royal cannot act in the King’s place if he is ill or overseas, despite the fact that her younger brother the Duke of York , and his eldest daughter Princess Beatrice can. The only people who are able to act in the King’s place are the Queen Consort, the new Prince of Wales, the Dukes of Sussex and York, and Princess Beatrice. Other than the Queen Consort, these individuals all have the role of Counsellor of State, which is a title that is automatically bestowed upon the four royals next in the line of succession who are older than 21.

Following protocol. Prince Harry and Prince Andrew‘s attendance at Queen Elizabeth II‘s coffin procession came with certain rules — including that the duo were not allowed to perform a salute.

A funeral procession for the Queen turned ugly when a heckler in the audience directed some choice insults toward Prince Andrew.

The dress code for Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral has been confirmed.

All eyes continue to be on the British royal family following Queen Elizabeth II’s death — and new dress code details are raising eyebrows.

Prince Andrew is set to play a "central role" in the Queen’s funeral as the Royal Family put on a united front during the national period of mourning. Following this, the Duke of York is expected to disappear from public life – although he has been reported to be caring for the Queen’s corgis, alongside his daughter Princess Beatrice.

On Thursday evening it was reported that Queen Elizabeth II had sadly passed away at the age of 96. The last thoughts on many people's minds at that time would have been where her darling dogs would be rehomed. However, three days on, it has been confirmed that Prince Andrew, the Queen's third child, and his daughter Princess Beatrice are to take care of at least two corgis.

Prince Andrew could be seen comforting his youngest daughter Princess Eugenie on Saturday 10 September as they looked at floral tributes to the late Queen Elizabeth II at Balmoral.The Duke of York, 62, was joined by Eugenie, 32, and his eldest daughter Princess Beatrice, 34, for a church service and visit to the flowers. Other Royal Family members including Princess Anne, 72, and Prince Edward, 58, also attended. Princess Eugenie looked tearful as she made her way into the church, with her father placing his arm around her as they walked together.