A decision over Prince Andrew has come under fire from royal fans after he was booed by crowds as he arrived for his brother King Charles’ coronation.
Today (May 6) marked the coronation of the King and Queen Camilla. The historic service took place at Westminster Abbey. However, as the Duke of York arrived today by car, some boos were reportedly heard by those camping along The Mall.
Prince Andrew at King Charles’ coronation
Andrew’s state car drove down The Mall. However, parts of the crowd in a grandstand in front of Buckingham Palace booed as Andrew went past, reports claim.
Meanwhile, as he arrived at Westminster Abbey for the service, he was wearing royal robes. This decision hasn’t gone down too well with some viewers. Andrew previously stepped back from royal duties following his association with late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Last year, Andrew settled a civil sexual assault case with his accuser Virginia Giuffre. Reports alleged that he paid her £12million. She had accused him of sexually assaulting her when she was 17 – allegations he’s always denied.
Andrew’s robes
Some fans pointed out that Harry, who also stepped back from royal duties, only wore a suit for the ceremony today.
One royal fan wrote on Twitter: “Why was #PrinceAndrew permitted to wear his Garter robes, but not #PrinceHarry?”
Another said: “This country will forever baffle me. Prince Harry arriving alone to his father’s coronation with nothing but the medals he EARNED. Whilst prince Andrew, who is also a non working royal, with no official role in today’s events, arrived in full order of the garter robes. BAFFLED.”
Someone else wrote: “So Prince Andrew is in his pomp and circumstance robes but Prince Harry isn’t. It’s like King Charles is saying to him ‘sorry son, but [bleep] you.'”
However, someone else pointed out: “The robes are because Prince Andrew is a member of The Order of The Garter and is entitled to wear them. Prince Harry is not a member of The Order of The Garter hence morning dress.”
Last month, reports claimed that the King was ‘bringing Andrew in from the cold’ and may use his coronation to ‘mend family divisions’.
A source reportedly told the Telegraph that the monarch was in a ‘forgiving mood’ and planned to bring his family together on his big day. They also claimed that King Charles would bring Prince Andrew in ‘from the cold’ as he hoped to use the coronation to ‘mend family divisions’.
The insider added: “There’s a warmth around the place and a proper rallying around the King. Who in turn is showing some serious EG by ensuring the family is given the opportunity to pull together.”
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