Prince Andrew could be sent to Scotland to get out of ‘the public eye’ while the Queen ‘holds secret talks about the Duke’s future’.
PRINCE Andrew could be sent away to Scotland to avoid ‘public eye’ after the Queen held secret talks about his future.
Her Majesty has reportedly spoken to the Duke of York and senior members of the royal family about how the scandal-hit prince can rebuild his life away from the public eye.
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Andrew, 61, was spotted horseback riding in the sunshine in Windsor on Saturday after missing the anniversary celebrations with Covid.
The Duke remains a member of the Order of the Garter and is expected to attend its annual ceremony on Monday.
However, concerns remain at the palace that a return to public life would go down badly, reports the Daily Mail.
The disgraced Duke was stripped of his military titles and HRH status in January while facing sexual abuse allegations, which he denied in a civil trial.
He has reportedly agreed to pay up to £12million to settle the case.
After the legal battle, a senior Palace source confirmed behind-the-scenes meetings are taking place to find a new role for him away from the limelight – with an alleged option being sent to Scotland.
A statement said: “At some point, there needs to be a very clear thought about how to support the Duke as he tries, away from the public eye, to slowly rebuild his life in a different direction.”
The Palace source added: “There is of course a real awareness and sensitivity to the feelings of the public.
“It is also recognized that the task of supporting him as he begins to rebuild his life will be the first step on a long journey and should not be played out in the public spotlight every day.”
The Queen will also reportedly stand by her decision to suspend Andrew from official duties.
It comes shortly after the controversial prince was embroiled in a fresh dispute over £1.6million in debt.
The prince was branded an “absolute fool” when the sale of his Swiss ski chalet was frozen.
Andrew is said to be disputing the amount he owes the Swiss couple, although he does not dispute the unpaid debt.
https://www.the-sun.com/news/5543349/prince-andrew-scotland-out-public-gaze-queen-secret-talks/ Prince Andrew could be sent to Scotland to get out of ‘the public eye’ while the Queen ‘holds secret talks about the Duke’s future’.