Prince Andrew will make his first public engagement since Prince Philip’s funeral in April. He is expected to attend the Service of Thanksgiving on Tuesday at Westminster Abbey.
The report comes after witnesses spotted the Duke of York in his car near Windsor Castle. Express UK released the latest update about the former working royal earlier on Monday.
As noted, the Queen’s second son stepped down from his royal post in November 2019. He has been keeping a low profile after exiting his position and losing his titles following the sexual abuse allegations against him.
The confirmations about Prince Andrew’s attendance at Tuesday’s service seemingly emerged earlier last week. A spokesperson for the royal said that he will attend the special memorial event for the late Prince Philip, according to BBC.
The publication added that this will, also, mark his first public appearance at an event since “agreeing to make payments” to Virginia Giuffre, who filed the civil lawsuit against him.
In February, Prince Andrew and the plaintiff reached an out-of-court settlement. Reports noted, however, that this was “not an admission of guilt,” adding that the royal-born Prince has “vehemently denied” all allegations.
Meanwhile, Prince Andrew is only one of the members of the British Royal Family who will be at the Service of Thanksgiving on March 29. While official announcements have not mentioned any names of royal attendees, it is reportedly expected that the senior working royals, Prince Charles, Camilla Parker Bowles, Prince William, and Kate Middleton, will be at the event.
As for Queen Elizabeth II, no official word has yet to surface about her participation and attendance. Sources claimed, though, that she will “decide [at the] last minute whether she is well enough” to attend, according to Marie Claire.
The outlet noted that the assertions first emerged in Sun Online, with insiders adding that “palace aides are putting plans in action.” Allegedly, this is to ensure the British Monarch’s comfort and security.
The only royal member who confirmed their absence at the memorial service is Prince Harry. A spokesperson for the former working royal announced earlier this month that he would not fly back to his home country for the event.
The Service of Thanksgiving will celebrate the life of the late Prince Philip, who passed away at the age of 99 in April. It will house hundreds of guests, apart from the members of the Windsor and Windsor-Mountbatten clans.