Will Prince Andrew Be At The Jubilee Celebrations?

Next month marks the beginning of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, with royal events taking place from 2nd June. What’s in store? Well, there’s the Birthday Parade that will see some royals take centre stage on the Buckingham Palace balcony for a perfect photo opportunity, then a Service of Thanksgiving on 3rd June and on the Saturday, a special Epsom Derby with high hopes the Queen will be attendance.

But what of Prince Andrew's involvement? The disgraced royal resigned from all public duties in May 2020 over his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, and now questions are being raised about his role in the jubilee. Will he be on the Buckingham Palace balcony? Will we spot him loitering at the Epsom Derby? After all, it is his mother’s birthday and a celebration of 70 years’ service, but there's no doubt it would cause controversy to see him out and about - so will Prince Andrew return to public life for the Queen's jubilee?

Will Prince Andrew be at the platinum jubilee?

Well, he certainly won’t be on the Buckingham Palace balcony. A statement from the Palace noted that only ‘working royals’ would appear, effectively ruling out Prince Andrew as well as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. While reports speculate that he may still attend one of the many other events hosted during the jubilee, Andrew hasn’t been given an official role at any of the extensive celebrations.

Members of the Royal Family are expected to tour all four nations in the UK, Princess Anne will head to Scotland while the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will visit Wales. Prince Charles and Camilla will remain in London, but Prince Edward will head to Northern Ireland with his wife Sophie. Prince Andrew has been markedly left out then, much to the glee of the public – there was intense backlash when it was suggested he might take part in some celebrations.

For the rest of us, there are already 848 public events and more than 1,000 street parties organised to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 year-service, alongside a packed TV schedule of Queen-content to enjoy and pubs have been allowed to extend opening hours until 1am so we can raise a glass to Her Majesty! Bring on the extended bank holiday…