With the Queen's Platinum Jubilee coming up in June, everyone is curious about what role
Prince Andrew will play in it.
Now experts have revealed Charles and William's reported plans for Andrew.
Stay tuned to learn more.
The British royal family has been going through somewhat of an upheaval over the last few
years.
First, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle left the royals and their duties behind for a life
in Southern California with their two young children, Archie and Lilibet.
In April 2021, Queen Elizabeth II's husband of 70 years, Prince Philip, passed away at
the age of 99.
By the fall, the 95-year-old queen herself started experiencing health issues that forced
her to use a walking stick, as well as cancel international trips.
Then, in February, she contracted COVID-19, which she thankfully survived.
While the queen tended to her health issues, she also had to deal with a scandal involving
Andrew settled with Guiffre out of court in February 2022, but by then, the queen had
already stripped her son of his patronages and military titles.
Now, with the queen's Platinum Jubilee coming to celebrate 70 years on the throne, there
are questions about what Andrew's role will be.
Although Prince Andrew walked side-by-side with his mother at Prince Philip's memorial
commemorating the one-year anniversary of his death, his brother and his nephew might
not want him taking such a prominent role at Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee.
Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams told The Mirror:
"In terms of royal events, I don't expect we will see Prince Andrew appear in the near
future — if ever again.
He won't play any kind of a role in the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, of that I think we can be
quite sure.
Prince Charles and William will be totally opposed to it, it's a non-starter."
Of course, things can very well change by the time of the event.
It was the queen, after all, who made sure Andrew walked with her, a decision she made
despite advice from others in her circle.
Royal commentator Robert Johnson is quoted as saying,
"It shows she wholeheartedly loves and believes her son.
As she did when she made a statement about Camilla being Queen's Consort, many people
will now accept the Queen's word and judgment."
Queen Elizabeth II may want her second son by her side, but Prince Charles already warned
Andrew that for the sake of the family's reputation, he should stay out of sight as much as possible.
Prior to Andrew settling with Virginia Giuffre, Charles advised his brother to keep a low
profile, especially when coming and going from Windsor Castle, where the queen has been
living.
A source revealed to The Sun:
"Charles does not want Andrew to be photographed every other day looking happy and waving as
he is driven to the castle."
Charles is also furious with Andrew because he told his family that when Giuffre first
made allegations against him three years ago, the scandal would blow over and they had nothing
to fear from the American woman.
However, Giuffre's lawsuit sparked headlines in 2021, with royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams
explaining:
"He claimed innocence, but he has settled and many would regard this as an admission
of guilt.
If he was innocent then why did he pay?"
Rumors have also circulated widely regarding the money source Andrew used to settle, with
sources revealing that the queen helped her son foot the bill.
In addition to avoiding the Jubilee, Andrew will not be attending another major event
this year.
A royal source made it clear that,
"He was meant to stay invisible during the Platinum Jubilee so there is no way he will
be at events like Trooping the Color."
Trooping the Color is a grand event that marks the birthday of the British sovereign.
While Elizabeth was born on April 21, the celebration typically takes place in June,
and this year will coincide with the Platinum Jubilee.
While Prince Charles and Prince William may want Prince Andrew to stay far away from Queen
Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee, it looks like he will attend at least one Jubilee event,
the Epsom Derby.
As the queen has had trouble getting around since the fall of 2021, it's said that Andrew
expects to be by his mother's side to assist her at the derby.
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