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Duchess of York has posed for a series of photographs with Queen Elizabeth II’s corgis, describing them as “the presents that keep giving. ”The images, published on social media to mark her 63rd birthday, show the Duchess lying in the grass in the autumn sunshine as she plays with the two dogs, Muick and Sandy. Wrapped up in a green velvet jacket and colourful scarf, she appears in her element as she cuddles them and beams for the camera.

The Sun reports.King Charles’ younger brother was snapped returning home from an early horse-riding outing that day, ahead of the lunchtime meeting at his residence.The meeting took place just three days before court papers highlighted Andrew’s close ties to Yang Tengbo — the former working royal’s business adviser who has been accused of being a Chinese spy.While the meeting took place at Andrew’s home, it’s understood that he was not present during discussions between Tengbo and Waterberg-Stirling’s CEO Oleg Firer, the outlet adds.Firer, for his part, previously served as Grenada’s ambassador but was forced to step down after being banned from entering the country in 2023 over security concerns.His firm, of which he served as Vice Chair, maintains strong links to China’s controversial Belt and Road Initiative, and is a “key stakeholder” in the company Startupbootcamp, which inked a lucrative deal with Andrew earlier this month.The Dutch business firm will pay him millions in exchange for his connections from the Pitch@Palace initiative.Speaking to The Sun, the UK’s former Home Office Minister Norman Baker said it’s “extraordinary” for Andrew to be involved in yet another scandal.“Andrew goes from one disaster to another, and shows a complete lack of judgement,” Baker told the outlet.

in a statement.It said that changing the school’s name is vital to maintain its values, which were mired by the former working royal’s recent setbacks.In December, Andrew found himself in hot water after his business adviser was accused of being a Chinese spy, prompting the launch of a special immigration investigation.The duke’s former staffer, who was not named and is only known as a “close confidant,” was banned from entering the UK following the allegations.As a result, Andrew was reportedly urged to uninvite himself from the royal family’s Christmas lunch, despite the 45-people-strong guest list.The controversy came after the financial firm managing Andrew’s private investments sensationally shut down.King Charles’ younger brother was then reported to the police and accused of using a fake name to register a company.London’s Metropolitan Police is currently in the process of determining whether any further action against the duke is required.

Prince Andrew is staring down the barrel of a £1million bill for urgent repairs following an inspection on his deteriorating mansion.

“The Royals With Roya and Kate,” royal correspondent Kate Mansey said the disgraced Duke of York, 64, and the Duke of Sussex, 40, have been given the same nickname by royal courtiers.“I did a kind of wrap up in The Times Magazine at the end of last year in which a couple of people actually mentioned [Andrew] and Harry to me as being known as the Dukes of Hazzard,” Mansey said, via the Express.“As the two difficult dukes who are problems for the king, but perhaps Andrew more so.”The nickname is seemingly referencing the ’80s comedy-adventure series “The Dukes of Hazzard” which follows cousins Bo and Luke Duke and their adventures with law enforcement.The Post has reached out to Buckingham Palace for comment.Both Andrew and Harry are no longer working members of the royal family.While it was Harry’s personal decision to step down from royal duties in 2020 and move across the pond, Andrew’s situation was far different.Andrew — a royal pariah since he was linked to disgraced late financier Jeffrey Epstein — has been kept at an arm’s length by royals ever since his disastrous Newsnight interview in 2019.In January 2022, the late Queen Elizabeth II removed his military honors and royal charitable patronages, as well as his HRH title.And just within the last year, Andrew was plagued with a slew of scandals.The duke, who had been on the brink of eviction, found a mysterious financial backer that allowed him to stay at the Royal Lodge, causing an even bigger rift between him and King Charles.And earlier this month, Andrew was reported to the police and accused of using a fake name to register a company.Andrew used the pseudonym Andrew Inverness in 2003 when he joined forces with sports retail tycoon Johan Eliasch to set up a

poised to leave the Royal Lodge, located on the grounds of Windsor Castle, after the king refused to continue financially carrying his brother’s weight.However, it emerged that month that Andrew had found a financial backer at the eleventh hour — allowing him to remain at the royal digs.The father of two has resided at the sprawling property since 2004.

ongoing bitter feud with King Charles over the estate, it appears as though Fergie was unwilling to answer any questions regarding her living situation, according to royal correspondent Richard Mineards.Mineards, who writes for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s local paper the Montecito Journal, revealed that Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice’s mom recently appeared on US TV to discuss the royals.“While other hacks were peppering her with inane questions, I asked Fergie, given her new contract, if she would at last be moving out of Royal Lodge, the Queen Mother’s former home near Windsor Castle, having said previously she couldn’t afford to run any of the homes offered her by her mother-in-law Queen Elizabeth,” Mineards wrote in his latest column.“She was clearly not amused by my query and walked out of the room.”Mineards added that Lord Piers Wedgwood “said I had asked a perfectly reasonable question given her new contract,” which is rumored to sit at $620,000.Later that day, Ferguson reportedly “darted to the other side of the room” after spotting Mineards at a charity fund-raiser hosted by Fergie and James Ogilvy.“James noticed and asked me what had happened. I explained the lunchtime walkout and he rolled his eyes,” Mineards added.Ferguson’s ex Andrew, whom she divorced in 1996 after 10 years of marriage, has been locked in a bitter battle over the royal residence with the king in recent years.The feud kick-started years ago, after the duke was linked to disgraced late financier Jeffrey Epstein, and the duo have been at odds even more so in the last year.Charles had been desperately trying to evict Andrew from the sprawling estate and into a smaller property.

The tussle for Royal Lodge was a major feature in the news throughout 2024 as King Charles tried to convince Prince Andrew to vacate the grace-and-favour residence.

King Charles is reportedly "frustrated with Prince Andrew" over the Duke of York's financial affairs, a Royal expert has claimed. Despite questions about his income sources, Andrew secured his stay at the Royal Lodge in November, and it remains uncertain if he has informed the King about his financial situation.

A royal expert has claimed that Prince Andrew is "desperate to cling to power" after it was revealed that his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, allegedly persuaded him to skip the Royal Family's Christmas celebrations.The 64-year-old duke reportedly spent Christmas alone with Sarah, 65, at Royal Lodge, rather than joining his family at Sandringham House. As a result, they missed the traditional Christmas morning walk from Sandringham to St Mary Magdalene Church.Their eldest daughter, Princess Beatrice, and her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, did attend the service with senior royals after changing their travel plans due to medical advice during Beatrice's pregnancy.

The King attended the Royal Family’s traditional Christmas Day church service, after a “brutal” year in which he and his daughter-in-law, the Princess of Wales, were both diagnosed with cancer.

Prince Andrew was seen alone near Windsor Castle on Sunday, having chosen to skip the Royal Family's Christmas festivities at Sandringham amid the Chinese spy scandal.

Prince Harry was reportedly left red "with anger" when Meghan Markle recalled her initial curtsy to the late Queen Elizabeth, a body language expert has claimed.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex opened up about their life in the Royal Family as part of their Netflix series Harry and Meghan, which was released in 2022. During the show, the pair shared insights about Meghan's first meeting with Queen Elizabeth II, which occurred at Windsor before a lunch with Princess Eugenie at Royal Lodge. In Harry discussed the uniqueness of explaining traditions, such as bowing and curtsying.

Prince Andrew is reportedly shunning his responsibility to care for the corgis inherited from his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, while being embroiled in a scandal involving links with an alleged Chinese spy. Despite facing intense scrutiny, a statement from his office claimed that he had "ceased all contact" with the man in question, known as H6, upon initial concerns.The Duke of York's entanglement in this controversy has left members of the Royal Family seething, and it appears to be weighing heavily on him, so much so that he hasn't found the energy to walk his two cherished corgis—a task he usually performed with enthusiasm.

Prince Andrew is reportedly “sulking” and “refusing” to walk the two corgis he inherited from his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, as he faces a scandal over his connections to an alleged Chinese spy. The disgraced duke, 64, has resorted to delegating the dog duties to “flunkies,” according to The Sun, rather than exercise the pets himself on the grounds of Royal Lodge, the massive Windsor estate his brother King Charles III has tried — and thus far failed — to evict him from.“He’s so down and demoralized he hasn’t even been able to get himself motivated to take the dogs for a walk,” an insider allegedly told The Sun.“He used to do it regularly but recently he can’t even bring himself to go out.”The Duke of York shares custody of the dogs with his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, 65.

multiple outlets.Instead, Beatrice, 36, and Eugenie, 34, will both spend Christmas with their respective in-laws. Beatrice is married to Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi and is pregnant with their second child.

Prince Andrew won’t be spending Christmas with his family!

Prince Andrew has reportedly been advised to skip the Royal family's iconic Christmas gathering at Sandringham this year amid fresh controversies linked to his name. Following reports around his association with the alleged Chinese spy Yang Tengbo, now barred from the UK, Prince Andrew finds himself out of what was expected to be one of the grandest festive reunions on his brother King Charles III's estate in Norfolk - where 45 royals were anticipated to revel in Christmas Day festivities there.

Prince Andrew won't join the royal family at Sandringham for Christmas Day after being embroiled in a scandal involving an alleged Chinese spy.

King Charles and Prince Andrew have reportedly ended their feud over the future of Royal Lodge, with Charles even keen to reintegrate Andrew into the family.

Prince Andrew is reportedly set to spend Christmas at the secluded royal farmhouse, Wood Farm, which is part of the Sandringham estate.

Princess Eugenie is caught in a festive pickle as she is reportedly having to choose between a Christmas invite from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to their Montecito home and the traditional Royal Family gathering at Sandringham.The 34 year old royal, her husband Jack Brooksbank, and their little ones, August and Ernest, are said to be weighing up their holiday options. "Harry and Meghan have invited Eugenie and Jack to join them in California during the holidays," a source told The Express.