If York insisted on taking part publicly, he would withdraw'. The decision was clearly taken at the 11th hour, because Andrew's name was on the order of service.Ī source told the Evening Standard : 'The Duke of Cambridge was adamant. The Duke of Cambridge's alleged offered an ultimatum to his grandmother and father which reportedly led to the Duke of York being banned from the Windsor Castle event amid fears the crowds might boo him.Īndrew was not be seen in public during Garter Day, one of the most colourful events in the royal calendar, after the Prince of Wales and Duke of Cambridge reportedly lobbied the Queen about his participation. Sophie, who opted for a baby pink Valentino gown for the occasion today, beamed and laughed as she climbed into the carriage alongside her husband Prince Edward
It comes as Prince William walked alongside his uncle Prince Edward in the procession today - amid claims he told the Queen and Prince Charles that he would pull out of today's Order of the Garter ceremony if his uncle Prince Andrew was given a public role. New appointments are announced on St George's Day but the chivalric and installation ceremonies take place every year on the Monday of Royal Ascot week, known as Garter Day. The siblings are in attendance as they prepare to watch Her Majesty the Queen do the formal investiture of the new Garter knights which includes their mother Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall. The mother-of-three, 40, looked stylish in a vibrant blue dress, which she paired with a navy fascinator and a colourful rainbow clutch. Meanwhile the Countess of Wessex was pretty in a pink Valentino gown as she arrived at St George's Chapel earlier today.Īmong the first arrivals were the Duchess of Cornwall's son Tom Parker Bowles and his sister Laura Lopes, who were beaming as they waited outside the church in Windsor earlier this afternoon. She paired the stunning jewel with matching £6,100 earrings. Collins & Sons tanzanite pendant necklace for the occasion, which she has worn on a number of occasion. Kate Middleton, 40, cut a chic figure in a stunning coat dress and matching £560 Juliette Botterill hat as she joined fellow royals including the Prince of Wales, Duchess of Cornwall and Prince William for the occasion, which is one of the most colourful events in the royal calendar. The Duchess of Cambridge meanwhile was beaming as she joined the Duke alongside Prince Charles and Camilla in a horse-drawn carriage to depart the Order of the Garter service. Her Majesty was using a walking stick made of light wood with a metal clasp and a smooth marble handle, believed to be a gift from the Armed Forces as part of her Jubilee celebrations earlier this month.īut she arrived at today's service looking elegant in a silver gown with matching shoes and adorned in a royal blue Garter sash with a tasteful silver accoutrement. The monarch has been plagued by mobility issues in recent months and has been forced to cancel several engagements as a result. The Queen was pictured clutching a walking aid as she stood between Prince Charles and Camilla for a photo ahead of the annual Order of the Garter service at St George's Chapel today. Comes as Prince Andrew pulled out of today's Order of the Garter ceremony after William gave ultimatum.Meanwhile Camilla's son Tom Parker Bowles was among the first arrivals at Windsor Castle for the event.Mother-of-two Sophie donned a baby pink outfit, which she paired with a white fascinator and heels.She was joined by the Countess of Wessex at the Order of the Garter ceremony earlier this afternoon.Appeared in high spirits alongside her husband Prince William as well as Prince Charles and Camilla.Duchess of Cambridge, 40, was equally elegant in a bright blue ensemble at the Windsor Castle event.But she looked elegant in a silver gown and matching shoes, adorned in a tasteful royal blue sash.The Queen was pictured today clasping a walking aid as she posed with Charles and Camilla for the photo.Smiling Queen, 96, uses walking stick in official Order of the Garter photo with Charles and Camilla - as William and Kate join royals at Windsor service but Andrew is banished out of sight
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