{"id":470706,"date":"2025-10-03T09:05:15","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T09:05:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/470706\/"},"modified":"2025-10-03T09:05:15","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T09:05:15","slug":"king-charles-allows-prince-andrew-to-keep-special-honour-despite-invisible-request","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/470706\/","title":{"rendered":"King Charles &#8216;allows Prince Andrew to keep special honour despite invisible request&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Duke of York has reportedly been allowed to hold on to a key role at a specific event, even in the wake of being ousted from the royal family\u2019s Christmas plans and being told to remain \u201cinvisible\u201d at public outings<\/p>\n<p>16:03, 02 Oct 2025Updated 16:03, 02 Oct 2025<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1_The-Funeral-Of-The-Duchess-Of-Kent.jpg\" alt=\"Prince Andrew and King Charles\" loading=\"eager\"  \/>Prince Andrew will continue to host an annual party in Windsor, despite being warned by King Charles about his public presence(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">King Charles has reportedly allowed <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/prince-andrew-duke-of-york\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Prince Andrew<\/a> to keep his major role hosting royal shooting parties, despite allegedly ousting his younger brother from <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/news\/royals\/prince-andrew-ex-wife-fergie-35979010\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">the royal family\u2019s Christmas plans <\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">Despite finding himself embroiled in dozens of scandals over the years as a result of his connection to the billionaire paedophile <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/jeffrey-epstein\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Jeffrey Epstein<\/a>, it is believed the monarch is still allowing his younger brother to host shooting parties at royal estates.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">Many believe that <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/king-charles-iii\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">the King<\/a> \u2019s decision is because while he wants to distance himself from both Andrew and his <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/duchess-of-york\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">ex-wife Sarah Ferguson<\/a> in public, he does not want to antagonise them behind closed doors.<\/p>\n<p>READ MORE: <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/news\/royals\/kate-middleton-long-standing-rumour-35995725\" data-tmdatatrack=\"read-more\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"35995725\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kate Middleton long-standing rumour shut down as truth is finally outed<\/a>READ MORE: <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/news\/royals\/meghan-markles-dad-trapped-after-35996524\" data-tmdatatrack=\"read-more\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"35996524\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Meghan Markle&#8217;s dad &#8216;trapped after massive earthquake&#8217; as half-sister issues plea<\/a><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1_Jeffrey-Epstein-lawsuit.jpg\" alt=\" Prince Andrew  \" loading=\"lazy\"  \/> Prince Andrew will be allowed to keep his role at royal shooting parties (Image: PA Archive\/PA Images)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">This is also believed to be the reason why Andrew still has the same shooting privileges now as he has had since his younger years, which is to host the parties. This includes hosting his \u201cfamily day\u201d at Windsor, which is typically held shortly after the pheasant shooting season starts in November.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thedailybeast.com\/category\/arts-and-culture\/royalist\/\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">The Daily Beast <\/a>reported that Andrew will still play such a role at the shooting parties, despite being stripped of his HRH status and various military accolades in January 2022.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">It is believed such shooting parties are vital for social connections, with the parties taking place across vast estates.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/6_Max-Mumby-Archive.jpg\" alt=\"Prince Andrew and King Charles\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>King Charles has warned Andrew to remain &#8220;invisible&#8221; at public events(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">Talking about the Duke of York holding onto his role with such parties, royal biographer Andrew Lownie told the publication: \u201c <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/king-charles-iii\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">King Charles<\/a> does not want to antagonise his younger brother entirely but he needs to recognise that the public want some answers about the Yorks\u2019 connections with Jeffrey Epstein and how they have exploited their royal status for personal financial gain.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">While Andrew may have kept his right to host such \u201cparties\u201d, he is believed to be set for a future even further out of the spotlight. In the wake of Fergie\u2019s 2011 email to Epstein resurfacing, the King has signalled for both Andrew and his ex-wife to take an &#8220;out of sight, out of mind&#8221; approach for any future family occasions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">The King has reportedly also made clear that he would prefer the couple, who divorced in 1996, to be &#8220;invisible&#8221; at future family occasions that they are invited to, by arriving and leaving through discreet entrances where possible.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">The source told the Sunday Times: &#8220;You can&#8217;t sack someone from being your brother. But this year, if the duke and duchess were both to be as honourable [as last year], it would be very much for the best.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">The decision is being believed to have been supported by the Prince of Wales, who is understood to be frustrated and concerned by the Yorks&#8217; behaviour causing long-term reputational risk to the royals.<\/p>\n<p>Get the inside scoop on the monarchy with Mirror Royal<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">WHATSAPP GROUP: <\/strong>Be first to get the biggest royal bombshells and exclusives to your phone by joining our <strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/crnch.it\/rH4Y3Drf\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Royal WhatsApp here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. 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