Prince Andrew has started appearing in public again, and some people believe this could be the beginning of his slow return to royal life. He was seen at the Easter Sunday service with King Charles at St George’s Chapel in Windsor. That moment got people talking, as it looked like the King was trying to show that Andrew is still part of the family, despite everything that has happened in the past.
Royal expert Phil Dampier explained that King Charles still cares about his younger brother and doesn’t want him to be completely cut off from the family. The Easter service wasn’t just a casual appearance—it was likely meant to show the public that there’s still some family support for Andrew. Dampier called it a show of “family unity,” but he also warned that it doesn’t mean Andrew is making a full comeback to royal duties just yet.
Prince Andrew had stepped back from public life a while ago because of his connection to Jeffrey Epstein, who was a convicted sex offender. Those ties, along with legal issues that followed, caused major damage to Andrew’s public image and his role in the royal family. But despite all that, it seems he’s not entirely out of the picture.
Still, not everyone in the royal family is on board with the idea of welcoming Andrew back. Prince William is said to be one of the most outspoken voices against it. According to Dampier, William doesn’t believe Andrew should ever return to royal duties, and he has made that opinion very clear behind closed doors. The relationship between William and Andrew is reportedly very tense, and there’s been ongoing friction between them.
Interestingly, Prince William wasn’t at the Easter service. Dampier mentioned that Andrew may have found the event a bit easier without William there, as it avoided any direct conflict or awkwardness between them.
Even though Andrew’s appearance has gotten people talking, experts say not to expect any major changes right away. If anything is happening behind the scenes, it’s happening slowly and carefully. The royal family knows they are under the public eye, and any move they make—especially involving Andrew—will be closely watched and judged.
Right now, it seems the focus is on presenting a united front in public, even if there are divisions behind the scenes. The royal family is trying to protect its image while quietly figuring out what role, if any, Andrew might have going forward. Nothing is certain, and for now, his return seems more about family connection than an official comeback.
