Prince Andrew in turmoil: this gesture of the queen who proves his support for his son
Accused of sexual assault by an American, Prince Andrew keeps a low profile. In the turmoil, Queen Elizabeth shows her support for her youngest son.
Prince Andrew is in turmoil. Queen Elizabeth's son has been charged with sexual assault by Virginia Roberts Giuffre. The alleged victim filed a complaint in New York City court claiming Prince Andrew sexually assaulted and raped her when she was just 17. As lawyers for the Duke of York try to put together a defense strategy, Buckingham Palace has not commented on the facts. However, according to an article published in the Times, this Sunday, August 22, the queen would firmly support her son.
Despite the controversy, Prince Andrew will be allowed to keep his post as Colonel of the Grenadier Guards. A senior military source told The Times the news. "The queen let the regiment know that she wanted the Duke of York to remain a colonel and the main idea is that no one wants to do anything that might disturb the colonel on duty", explains the interviewee. A decision that raises many questions within the Grenardier Guards. "How can you have a colonel who cannot play the role? You cannot have a colonel who does not fulfill his public duties," says the source. Prince Andrew also retained other honorary titles, including that of Colonel of the Royal Highland Fusiliers, Colonel-in-Chief of the Yorkshire Regiment, Chief Commodore of the Fleet Air Arm and finally that of Honorary Air Commodore in the RAF.
The queen supports her son!
This decision suggests that the monarch is supporting his son, who has stepped down from public office. Prince Andrew also took refuge in Balmoral, with Queen Elizabeth II, to avoid controversy. The Prince of Wales' brother denies the allegations against him, but has yet to publicly respond to the accusations.
