A “Family Decision”: Why Prince Andrew Didn’t Attend Garter Day Service

Prince Andrew reluctantly pulled out of Monday’s Garter Day service at Windsor Castle at the eleventh hour over concerns about the damage his attendance could cause the royal family and amid fears he could be booed by the public. The duke, who is a Knight of the Garter, was due to attend this afternoon’s service, and his name appeared on the Order of Service, but he was notably absent at the ceremony at St. George’s Chapel. Palace sources said that it was a “family decision” for Andrew not to attend. Ahead of the event, a Buckingham Palace spokesman confirmed, “The… Read Full Article