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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Caroline Davies

Prince Andrew misses Windsor Castle procession after ‘family decision’

Prince Andrew takes part in the Order of the Garter service at Windsor Castle in 2019.
Prince Andrew takes part in the Order of the Garter service in 2019. Photograph: Peter Nicholls/Reuters

The Duke of York has been forced to remain out of public view after a “family decision” to exclude him from the traditional Order of the Garter Day procession at Windsor Castle.

The latest snub for the beleaguered Prince Andrew followed reports that both the Prince of Wales and Prince William had lobbied the 96-year-old monarch that it was better he remain behind closed doors for fear of a backlash on one of the key ceremonial events of the royal calendar.

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