Prince Andrew’s presence at his father Prince Philip’s memorial service and his prominent role alongside the Queen has invited criticism, with many royal watchdogs slamming the move as ‘shameless’.
According to IBTimes, Andrew was supposed to arrive at the Westminster Abbey with his daughters Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, but instead, drove alongside his mother, Queen Elizabeth.
While some thought it fitting for the monarch to rise alongside Andrew, given he also lives in Windsor, others were more critical.
Royal commentator Benjamin Butterworth commented: “This shows just how little the royals understand the public revulsion at Prince Andrew. It's a kick in the face for the victims of sex trafficking to see Andrew ride alongside the head of state like this.”
Another source was harsher, saying: “It is a shame that something that was meant to be a celebration of his father has had a shadow cast over it.