Today, after the period of mourning for the loss of the Queen, Prince Andrew was spotted riding a horse down the Thames River in Windsor.
On Monday, following the solemn funeral of the Queen, the 62-year-old prince was seen riding near her grave in riding equipment, a blue sweater, and a tie.
After Elizabeth II’s death earlier this month, the Queen’s second son returned to public life after resigning from royal duties due to his ties to child predator Jeffrey Epstein.
While he and his siblings sat vigil in Westminster Hall next to their mother’s coffin, he was temporarily authorized to wear his military uniform.
Prince Andrew also visited mourners at Balmoral shortly after Her Majesty’s death, as they gathered outside the castle where the monarch died to pay their condolences and lay flowers.
On Monday, the prince was spotted riding in riding equipment and a blue sweater and tie near the site of the Queen’s formal burial.
On Monday, Prince Andrew made his first public appearance since the Queen’s funeral, with nearly four billion people watching.
Buckingham Palace stated in January that the Prince would lose all of his military titles and patronages.
King Charles is considered to have had a substantial impact on the decision.
Despite his participation in the Queen’s death and funeral, Andrew will not resume his royal duties.
As a “act of compassion,” the King reportedly let his brother to wear his ceremonial military uniform to the Queen’s vigil.
Prince Andrew paid tribute to the Monarch following her demise by stating, “Mummy, your love for a son, your compassion, your care, and your trust are qualities I will always appreciate.”
Buckingham Palace declared in January that the Prince would be stripped of all military titles and patronages.
While standing guard over the coffin of his mother, King Charles III permitted Prince Andrew to wear his military uniform.