In June 2022, Prince Andrew was conspicuously absent from the public procession of the Order of the Garter Day ceremony at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, despite being a member of the order. It was revealed that this omission was due to a so-called “family decision” — reportedly influenced by Prince Charles and Prince William — aimed at avoiding potential public backlash given Andrew’s reputation at the time. His name still appeared in one version of the printed Order of Service but was omitted from the version distributed to the public.

This exclusion drew criticism as a clear sign of his fall from favour within the royal family and the institution. While he did attend the private lunch and investiture portions of the ceremony, his absence from the public procession suggested a deliberate effort to sideline him in high-profile royal events, symbolising both the damage to his standing and the monarchy’s need to preserve its public image amidst territorial scandal.


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