Prince Andrew was photographed today cutting a lone figure while playing golf in the Scottish Highlands while Prince William and the Duke’s daughter Beatrice attended a garden party at Buckingham Palace.
The Duke of York could be seen wearing a navy jumper and gray baseball cap on the pitch at Castle Stuart, near Inverness, this morning.
Andrew was joined by three other players on the picturesque grounds of the course, while four men, dressed in red with white overalls and red caps, caddied for the four.
The 64-year-old spent some time lining up a shot near a water source in the field while other members of the group watched.
The royal, who was also wearing blue trousers and a maroon polo under his jersey, could be seen grimacing slightly as he walked after executing the shot on the immaculately trimmed grass.
Prince Andrew was pictured playing golf at Castle Stuart, near Inverness, this morning. The duke cut a solitary figure in the Scottish Highlands while royals Prince William and Princess Beatrice attended a garden party at Buckingham Palace.
Andrew pictured with two other golfers on the course this morning. The Duke of York could be seen wearing a navy blue jumper with a gray baseball cap.
The Duke of York pictured rolling up his sleeves as the sun hits the golf course today
Prince William didn’t let the weather ruin his fun day at Buckingham Palace
Sisters Princess Beatrice and Eugenie gathered for the sovereign’s garden party at Buckingham Palace.
Later, Andrew decided to roll up his outer sleeves as the sun beat down on the idyllic Highland grounds.
The Duke’s round came as the younger royals showed their support for the King today by hosting a garden party at Buckingham Palace in his absence.
Led by the Prince of Wales, who made his first appearance at the palace this summer, the glamorous party also included his cousins Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, Zara Tindall, accompanied by her husband Mike, and Peter Philips.
The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester were also present.
The monarch often assigns responsibility for hosting one of the annual garden parties to family members, or allows them to host one of their own for charities with which they are closely associated.
William also hosted an event last year.
But with his father still undergoing cancer treatment, as is his wife, the Princess of Wales, William’s presence, along with the king’s nieces and nephew, will inevitably be seen as a sign of family unity at a difficult time. .
Sources have previously indicated that the presence of the Duke of York’s daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, should not be seen as a sign that they will begin undertaking more public engagements or becoming part-time working royals. .
Prince Andrew was pictured today lining up a shot at Castle Stuart while playing golf with a few others.
Andrew was joined by three other players on the course’s picturesque grounds, while four men, dressed in red with white overalls and red caps, caddied for the quartet.
Andrew was photographed walking through the picturesque Highland countryside this morning.
The Duke’s round came as the younger royals showed their support for the King today by hosting a garden party at Buckingham Palace in his absence.
Prince Andrew pictured today strolling across the immaculately manicured lawns of Stuart Castle
They both have other jobs and charitable interests outside the institution, but were always invited by their grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, to occasionally attend garden parties or larger receptions at Buckingham Palace. It is a custom that the king intends to maintain.
Charles, 75, has a packed schedule of public engagements every day except one this week, even though his wife, Queen Camilla, often urges him to slow down a bit.
As the King continues to receive treatment, each commitment is carefully calibrated to balance his desire to work with his health.
Guests began arriving from 3pm to enjoy the tea shops and palace grounds, despite the gray skies and rain.
Around 8,000 people are invited to each party, nominated by sponsors including Lord Lieutenants, government departments, charities, military and religious groups.
The royal party arrives, as usual, at 4:00 pm to the terrace at the rear of the palace via The Carnarvon Room.
The royals were joined by a large group of golfers and caddies, but today was far from the real action.
Prince Andrew pictured walking towards his next shot on the Scottish golf course this morning
Prince William was accompanied by the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester along with the young royals.
Zara Tindall spoke to guests who seemed delighted to meet Princess Anne’s daughter.
Prince Andrew’s daughters joined forces today to support their cousin William
They stood to listen to the National Anthem before being escorted to the grass before moving through different “lanes” under the guidance of gentlemen ushers to meet as many people as possible.
During the garden party, William will meet guests from his and his wife’s various sponsors, military affiliations and passion projects, including their Homewards initiative to combat homelessness, RAF Valley (the Welsh base where the prince worked as RAF search and rescue pilot). ), Swim England and tenants on Duchy of Cornwall sites.
The inclusion of those with links to the Princess of Wales suggests that when planning for the garden party began last year Kate was expected to attend.