PRINCE Andrew made a surprise return to public life at the King’s Easter church service yesterday — with an expert sayinghe will soon be back in the fold as a working royal.
TheDuke of York, 65,breezed in laughing and joking ahead of the , Windsor, accompanied by ex-wife Sarah Ferguson.
Meanwhile, the Prince and Princess of Wales .
Today was the first time that Andrew had appeared in public .
He chatted happily with family members in the sunshine and greeted King Charles and Queen Camilla.
It comes just weeks afterhis sex accuser Virginia Giuffre bizarrely in Australia.
Royal expert Phil Dampier said it is now“only a matter of time”; before he is welcomed back as a working royal.
He said Charles still loves his brother “and he doesn’t want him to be completely outcast”;.
He added: “It was very much a show of family unity.
“He’s not totally out in the cold, but I think it’s too early to say it’s any kind of comeback for him.”
He said Andrew is desperate to returnand likely feels “slightly vindicate him”;.
Mr Dampier believes Kate and William’s decision totake their family to Sandringham’s St Mary Magdalene Church was not linked to Andrew.
But he went on: “It is absolutely true to say that William is one of the driving forces behind making sure that there is no future for for the Duke of York.
“He doesn’t believe he can make a comeback, and there is, I’m told, quite a lot of friction between them.
“It made it a lot easier, I think, for Andrew today that William wasn’t there.”;
Prince Andrew and Sarah came by car with Princess Anne and her hubby Vice Admiral Sir TimothyLaurence.
They then greeted and after they arrived in their State Bentley.
The monarchs then spoke to the Dean of Windsor, Dr Christopher Cocksworth, before waving to crowds.
Other senior royals arrived on foot led by the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh and their son James, Earl of Wessex.
Andrew and Fergie’s daughter walked beside her husband .
Her sister , who , also joined them with husband .
Andrew, who was stripped of any royal roles over his , was after becoming embroiled with .
Claire Myers-Lamptey, who was there with his son, said: “It was really interesting to see Fergie walk in with the Duke of York. That is quite a bold statement.”;
The King wished onlookers “a very Happy Easter”; as he left.
Camilla was given a posy from a young girl and told her: “Happy Easter, thank you so much.”;
Moments later, the other royals emerged, with Princess Anne appearing to use a large umbrella as a walking aide.
The Duke and Duchess of York were the last to leave, with Fergie smiling and waving to the cameras.
Prince Andrew did not respond when members of the public wished him a Happy Easter.
