Buckingham Palace shares key update as Andrew appears to ‘celebrate’ new
freedom
Buckingham Palace has released its first public message after reports that
Andrew once again left his brother, King Charles, displeased with his recent
behaviour.
On 18 November, the royal family’s official social media accounts highlighted
Duchess Sophie’s important visit to Guatemala. The post included several
photos of her meetings with groups working on environmental protection and
human rights.
During her trip, the Duchess of Edinburgh visited Tikal National Park, a
UNESCO World Heritage site known for its rich biodiversity and archaeological
significance.
She also spent time at Alianza Guatemala, an organisation focused on
protecting vulnerable children and teenagers. Sophie was later photographed
with young people during her visit to the Street Kids Direct Project, which
supports children who are homeless or at high risk of ending up on the
streets.
The Palace’s update came shortly after reports surfaced claiming Andrew felt
relieved after losing his remaining royal titles. According to the reports, he
has been telling friends he feels “freer than ever” and intends to enjoy
simple outings such as visiting the pub without worrying about royal protocol.
Andrew was also seen riding a horse around Windsor after several weeks out of
the public eye, appearing in noticeably good spirits.
According to the Daily Mail, the sight of the former Duke of York riding on
the Windsor estate was viewed as “really not a good look.” A source noted that
the King would not be pleased to see his brother photographed on land
maintained by taxpayers, particularly given the ongoing scrutiny.
