Disgraced Prince Andrew and his former wife Sarah Ferguson, are said to have travelled to Scotland to join King Charles for the Royal Family’s annual summer Balmoral break
Prince Andrew and ex-wife Sarah Ferguson have reportedly joined King Charles at Balmoral for the royals’ annual summer getaway – despite humiliating claims in a brand new book.
The disgraced Duke of York is said to be staying with Fergie at the seven-bedroom Craigowan Lodge on the Balmoral estate, which was a favourite place to stay of the late Queen’s.
It comes after a biography called Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the Yorks’ by Andrew Lownie, which hit shelves last week, delved into the private life of Andrew, depicting him as sex obsessed, a “useful idiot” and easy prey for Jeffrey Epstein.
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Meanwhile, research found that the majority of the public would back the removal of his York dukedom, as well as his princely title. At Christmas, Andrew and Fergie stayed away from royal celebrations in Sandringham following the revelation of Andrew’s links to an alleged Chinese spy.
However, a royal insider told The Sun of Andrew’s summer getaway: “The Balmoral invitation is a huge show of support.” It is believed Andrew and Fergie are set to be joined by their daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, and their children.
It comes as it is reported the Prince and Princess of Wales and their three children are set to visit Balmoral, as are the Duke and Duchess of Edinbrugh, Edward and Sophie, and their children.
Yesterday, the King officially kicked off his Balmoral visit, where he is expected to stay for three weeks, with a military ceremony.
Charles arrived at the Aberdeenshire castle in his state Bentley and inspected regimental mascot Corporal Cruachan IV, a Shetland pony, as it stood with handler Corporal Rory Stewart as the monarch inspected his Royal Guard.
A Guard of Honour was held by Balaklava Company, 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (SCOTS) to officially welcome the King to Balmoral, although he attended a church service there on Sunday in a private capacity.
After the ceremony, there was a performance from the Pipes and Drums, formed by soldiers from across the regiment, including from the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Battalions, in a display of pageantry which was closely linked to this year’s Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
Charles is the Colonel in Chief of The Royal Regiment of Scotland, and wore his relatively new King Charles III tartan, which was designed on the date of his coronation, May 6 2023, and is restricted for the exclusive use of the Royal Family members.
The King greeted tourists and holidaymakers from France, the Netherlands and Germany in temperatures which reached 23C.