it's been claimed that Prince Andrew is "probably very depressed" about the fact he's not included in the Order of the Garter procession today.
Royal commentator Ingrid Seward, who is the Editor-in-Chief of Majesty Magazine, told GB News on Monday that Andrew is probably "completely lost" but "unable to do anything" about the snub. Ingrid added: "Especially seeing all his family riding at the trooping on Saturday when only a few years before he was doing the same thing".
The Order of the Garter is an annual tradition which sees the monarch and the rest of the Royal Family honour the Knights of the Garter at a special event on the grounds of Windsor Castle.
Prince Andrew was not allowed to attend last year, and the Express.co.uk exclusively revealed that he was banned for a second year in a row for 2023. Most of the senior working royals are members of the Order of the Garter - with Queen Camilla installed last year by the later Queen Elizabeth. Other people who are selected to be members are those who have contributed to national life or have served the monarch.
Former Prime Ministers Sir John Major and Sir Winston Churchill have previously been made members and this year the King has appointed Baroness Ashton and Lord Patten to the Order.
Express.co.uk reports that the decision to exclude Andrew last year was a last minute one and was a "family decision" which meant the disgraced royal went to the investiture and the lunch but did not form part of the procession or service - the public aspects of the event.
The Order of the Garter is the oldest order of chivalry in Britain and was founded by Edward III in 1348 recognising contributions to public service.Prince William had been expected to play a major role in Monday's event.
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