Prince Charles has made clear that in his opinion, there is no way back. It will be his first official outing since he controversially took centre stage at the Duke of Edinburgh’s memorial service in March.Īs far as his future is concerned, the Duke will be all too aware that time is of the essence, with any potential return to the spotlight only possible with the agreement of the Queen. “Most importantly for him is his status as an HRH and ‘Prince of the Blood’ and he feels that should be reinstated and his position recognised and respected.”Īs first revealed in The Telegraph, the Duke will appear in public on Monday alongside senior members of the Royal family at the annual Order of the Garter ceremony, resplendent in full regalia as he takes part in the colourful procession at Windsor Castle. Having remained a Counsellor of State, he also believes he should be included at royal and state events. He has also been pushing for his daughters, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, to be made working royals.Ī source said: “The colonelcy of the Grenadier Guards was his most coveted title and he wants it back. Prince Andrew has been lobbying the monarch for his status as a blood prince to be restored, meaning readmittance to official events alongside other members of his family.
The Duke of York has asked the Queen to be reinstated as Colonel of the Grenadier Guards, The Telegraph understands, as he pushes for a return to royal duties.
