Prince Andrew Joins King Charles and Royal Family for Christmas Day Church Outing

Mar. 15, 2025

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Prince Andrewjoined his brotherKing Charles IIIand fellow members of the royal family for theirtraditional Christmas Day church outing.

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Prince Andrew announced his decision to “step back from public duties” in 2019, following hisbombshell interview with the BBCabout his ties to disgraced financier Epstein.

Prince Andrew retained his title as the Duke of York and kept his place in the line of succession to the throne, which is currently eighth behindPrince HarryandMeghan Markle’s two children. However, he will no longer use the style “His Royal Highness” in any official capacity.

“It shows she wholeheartedly loves and believes her son,” Jobson, the author ofPrince Philip’s Century. “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.”

Prince Andrew did not participate in the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations in June after reportedlytesting positive for COVID-19, and hedid not attend the Order of the Garter ceremonythe same month after a “family decision” was made.

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Prince Andrew appeared at the funeral services forQueen Elizabethin September, although he wasnot allowed to wear his military uniformlike other members of the family. An exception was made for theVigil of the Princesat Westminster Hall when the monarch’s four children — King Charles,Princess Anne, Prince Andrew andPrince Edward— stood asymbolic watcharound their mother’s coffin, all appearing in uniform.

Earlier this month, Princess Anne and Prince Edward wereadded as Counsellors of State, giving them the ability to carry out constitutional duties for their brother King Charles if he is abroad or unwell.

source: people.com