Prince Andrew is staying at Sandringham and, according to sources, is having a comfortable time there with friends visiting regularly. The arrangement comes after he was stripped of royal duties, with King Charles putting in place a ruling limiting his public appearances.

Despite that directive, Andrew has not stepped back from horse events. A reported deal worth around 1.3 million dollars between the King and his brother has raised eyebrows, with observers scrutinising the details of the arrangement.