The embarrassed Basil insisted on accompanying the Queen from Windsor Castle to the Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey. But to the shock of many in the church, he then accompanied his mother to her place in the front row – in front of the live broadcast cameras. It was expected that the dean of Westminster would take the Queen in her place, with Andrew behind. The prince was forced to retire from public life due to his relationship with the pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Earlier this month he paid millions of pounds to Virginia Giuffre, who had accused him of rape. He firmly denies her allegations. The Daily Mail may reveal that senior members of the royal family had “reluctantly” accepted that Andrew, 62, would travel with the Queen to London because they live so close to each other. But they hoped that “common sense” would prevail and that Andrew would not seek prominence in his first public appearance since reaching an out-of-court settlement with Epstein’s 38-year-old wife, Giuffre. A family source said senior members of the royal family – including Prince Charles and the Duke of Cambridge – were “disappointed” by the events and that Andrew’s decision to put himself “first and foremost” in the service had caused “astonishment”. The royal family was “disappointed” by Prince Andrew who was at the center of the memorial service for Philip’s father. In the photo: Andrew frees his mother from his arm as he walks the last steps to her place without help The Duke of York (center) and the Earl of Wessex (right) during Thanksgiving for the life of the Duke of Edinburgh A family source said senior members of the royal family – including Prince Charles and the Duke of Cambridge – were “disappointed” by the events and that Andrew’s decision to put himself “first and foremost” in the service had caused “astonishment”. Photo: Prince Charles and Camilla walk down the aisle at Westminster Abbey, followed by Prince William, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Duchess of Cambridge The Daily Mail may reveal that senior members of the royal family had “reluctantly” accepted that Andrew, 62, would travel with the Queen to London because they live so close to each other. Photo: Prince Andrew leaves after thanksgiving for the life of Prince Philip at Westminster Abbey today But they hoped that “common sense” would prevail and that Andrew would not seek a major role in his first public appearance since reaching an out-of-court settlement with Epstein’s victim, 38-year-old Giuffre. Photo: The Queen walks to her seat in Westminster Abbey after being accompanied today by Prince Andrew from the hallway The 95-year-old monarch was determined to make an appearance at yesterday’s service in honor of the man she described as her “strength and stay” and with her many members of the royal family, officials and friends. The Queen is going to take her place as Andrew goes to his for the service at Westminster Abbey this morning

Beatrice sheds tears for her grandfather

She bowed her head – and then hid behind her hymn – Princess Beatrice was overwhelmed with emotion during the service. Surrounded by family and well-wishers, the mother of one child could be seen taking deep breaths as she tried to hold back her tears for her late grandfather. Prince William and her sister Princess Eugenia sang next to her as 33-year-old Beatrice tried to keep her composure. With her head bowed – and then hidden behind her hymn sheet – Princess Beatrice was overwhelmed with emotion during the service Unable to contain her emotions, she picked up the order sheet to hide her face, before taking out her burgundy bag under her arm and looking for a tissue. Beatrice watched the service with her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, 38, wearing a burgundy ribbon and a sewn black coat. Eugenie, accompanied by her husband Jack Brooksbank, looked worried as she glanced at her older sister. “It would be a great pity if the service was overshadowed by all this. “There is a strong sense of sadness that this happened,” they said. Royal experts, meanwhile, suggested that the Queen’s decision to give Andrew a leading role in the ministry was a sign of “applause” to her embarrassed son. Former BBC correspondent Jennie Bond told the Express: “That was the way she looked quietly. Peter Hunt, another former royal correspondent for the television station, said it was a sign that the Queen was “supporting” Andrew, adding: “It did not happen by accident. He could have sat in church with others, with his relatives, but they actively decided that he would have this role to support her. “She clearly states that she has a role to play in family circumstances. “It’s another thing to accept that he has to attend his father’s memorial service, it’s another thing to give him a pretty prominent role, so it was an active choice to give him such a prominent role.” The Thanksgiving ceremony saw some 1,800 people gather at Westminster Abbey, including many representatives of hundreds of charities supported by Prince Philip, including the Duke of Edinburgh Awards. It was in stark contrast to his funeral last year, when Covid restrictions meant only 30 people could attend and the queen was forced to sit alone and in disguise as she mourned. The 95-year-old monarch was determined to make an appearance at yesterday’s service in honor of the man she described as “strength and stay”. But her recent ill health and growing weakness meant she was confirmed by Buckingham Palace just yesterday morning. It was the queen’s first major formal engagement outside one of her homes in almost six months. He last appeared to open the Welsh Senedd in Cardiff on October 14. The Queen listened carefully yesterday as the Windsor Dean paid tribute to the intellect, work ethic, sense of humor and Philip’s devotion to his family. Right-wing Reverend David Conner pointed out that the duke could be “abrupt” and suggested that he could sometimes forget “how intimidating he could be”. Philip’s granddaughter, Princess Beatrice, seemed to laugh a little as the dean remarked: “It could be a little sharp to pierce what he thought were bubbles of pomp or slander.” But all eyes were on Andrew, who was sitting in the front row with the other senior members of the family. It is understood that the “issue” of his presence was “kicked” by senior members of the royal family and their households at the end of last week. As there was such a strong family element in the ministry, there was understanding and acceptance that he would attend as he had the right to mourn and celebrate his father in public. However, it seems that the prince also promoted his plan to accompany her as he left Windsor by car. Andrew lives just minutes from the Queen at the Royal Lodge in Windsor Great Park. He left shortly after 10 a.m. yesterday in a Range Rover with his mother, both sitting together in the back seat, for the 22-mile drive to Buckingham Palace. There they changed vehicles, traveling to Westminster in the monarch’s Bentley limousine. An honorary guard greeted as the Queen drove through the main west door, where she would normally enter, in favor of Poet’s Yard. The staff parked the car as close as possible to minimize the distance needed to walk.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge left the Abbey with two of their children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte A sad prince Charles leaves the church with his wife Camilla, who also seemed excited to celebrate the life of Prince Philip Timothy Laurence and Anne, Princess Royal, arrive before Thanksgiving for the life of Prince Philip Thousands of supporters gather outside the Thanksgiving for the Duke of Edinburgh at Westminster Abbey Andrew is said to be determined to honor his father despite fears that his presence could dominate the service coverage Prince Andrew was seen driving near Windsor Castle yesterday morning ahead of a memorial service for his late father today.

A graphic shows the plan for the service in memory of Prince Philip at Westminster Abbey this morning She came out leaning heavily on her now familiar cane, holding her son’s arm as they walked towards her place in the abbey. They parted only at the end of the aisle, with Andrew taking one last look at his mother as she turned right. He took his place in a front row seat – as befits one of Philip’s four children – but across the aisle from the Prince of Wales and Princess Anne, who was with her husband Sir Tim Laurence. Normally Andrew, who is still ninth in line for the throne, would have priority over his sister. Sources said that his decision to take such a central role in the event by going with his mother in his hand has caused “disappointment”, although no one blamed the queen herself for his actions. “Some people think it was inappropriate,” said one. “The issue of the duke’s role was broadcast and discussed at the end of last week. It was accepted, perhaps reluctantly, that he would accompany her to the abbey from Windsor by car. It is fair to say that there were raised eyebrows when he was so forward and in the center. “ Asked if any members of the family knew that Andrew would be helping his mother down the aisle, one of the family’s acquaintances said: “There was no suggestion in advance that he would support her in this way. It was not specifically discussed, but there was hope that common sense would intervene [and Andrew would not accompany her to the front of the abbey]. “It simply did not happen. There is frustration. I think people accept it …