Royal family shows cool, distant demeanor towards Prince Andrew at public engagement
The Duke of York, Prince Andrew, attended the Duchess of Kent's funeral yesterday, but his presence was met with a chilly reception. Reports suggest that his conversation with others at the event was polite but not meaningful, and he was left standing alone near the doorway.
Prince Andrew's ties to the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein have led to him stepping down from his royal duties, and his behaviour and interactions at the funeral were observed and reported by various media outlets. It was clear that the Duke of York was unwanted at the event, with senior members of the royal family, including Prince William and King Charles, keeping their distance.
Prince William's response to the Duke of York's attempt at conversation was brief and cold, and the Duke's interactions with senior members of the royal family during the funeral were noted to be tense. The Duke's attempts to strike a friendly conversation with Prince William were rebuffed, and others went ahead to say their goodbyes at the event, leaving the Duke of York alone.
Jacqui Press, a lip reader, provided a report about the Duke of York's conversation at the funeral to the Daily Mail, but the details were not disclosed. The Duke was referred to as 'disgraced' in a report by the same publication.
After the funeral, the Duke of York was overheard saying that the service was beautiful and commenting on the good weather. Despite the frosty reception, the Duke of York's attendance was expected, and his presence at the funeral highlighted the growing distance between him and the rest of the Royal family members.
The Duke of York's wife, Sarah Ferguson, was not present at the event. The name of the person who was reported to have shunned the Duke of York was Rose Hanbury.
The Duke of York's attendance at the Duchess of Kent's funeral serves as a reminder of the ongoing tension within the Royal family, and the impact of his association with Jeffrey Epstein on his standing within the institution.
