Prince Andrew was seen deep in thought on a horseback ride around the Windsor Castle estate, just a day after his older brother King Charles III announced he will return to public duties for the first time since being diagnosed with cancer. .
The Duke of York, 64, looked contemplative alongside his riding partner as they toured the Berkshire estate on their usual Saturday morning ride.
Andrew wore a khaki jacket, gray sweater, black pants and a black and white striped helmet for the outing.
His traveling companion smiled as he noticed a photographer as they enjoyed a slow walk through the leafy grounds, before returning to Windsor Castle.
Andrew was previously seen driving his dark-coloured Range Rover towards the castle, which next week will host the annual Royal Windsor Horse Show.
Prince Andrew was seen deep in thought while taking a horseback ride around the grounds of Windsor Castle, just a day after his older brother, King Charles III, announced that he will return to public duties for the first time since He was diagnosed with cancer.
The Duke of York, 64, looked contemplative alongside his riding partner as they toured the Berkshire estate on their usual Saturday morning ride.
Several members of the Royal Family are expected to make an appearance at the event, which will take place from May 1 to 5.
Prince Andrew’s latest appearance comes just a day after Buckingham Palace issued a statement announcing that King Charles III will return to public duties next week.
Her Majesty is not yet free of the disease and is still undergoing treatment, but her medical team is understood to be “pleased with the progress made so far” and “remains positive” about her recovery.
After his cancer diagnosis was announced on February 6, the King postponed all public participation but continued his duties as head of state behind palace walls, conducting audiences and Privy Council meetings.
On Tuesday, the King, who is a patron of Macmillan Cancer Support, will make his first public appearance in weeks alongside the Queen on a visit to an undisclosed cancer treatment centre.
It is a deeply moving commitment given his own battle with cancer, as well as that of his daughter-in-law, the Princess of Wales, and they are expected to meet medical specialists and patients.
The royal event aims to raise awareness of the importance of early diagnosis and highlight the innovative research, supported by Cancer Research UK, taking place at the hospital.
Andrew was previously seen driving his dark-coloured Range Rover towards the castle, which will host the annual Royal Windsor Horse Show next week.
The King’s brother was seen just days before the start of the Royal Windsor Horse Show, where several members of the Royal Family are expected to make an appearance.
There are also plans to host a state visit by the Emperor and Empress of Japan in late June at the request of the government.
In a statement, Buckingham Palace said on Friday evening: “His Majesty the King will soon return to his public duties following a period of treatment and recovery following his recent cancer diagnosis.”
‘To help mark this milestone, the King and Queen will make a joint visit to a cancer treatment center next Tuesday, where they will meet specialist doctors and patients.
‘This visit will be the first in a series of external engagements that Her Majesty will undertake in the coming weeks.
Additionally, the King and Queen will host Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan on a state visit in June, at the request of Her Majesty’s Government.
“As the first anniversary of the Coronation approaches, Their Majesties remain deeply grateful for the many kindnesses and good wishes they have received from around the world during the joys and challenges of the past year.”
King Charles III looked good in a newly released photograph of himself with Queen Camilla, taken by portrait photographer Millie Pilkington, in the gardens of Buckingham Palace on April 10, the day after their 19th wedding anniversary. The image was published to commemorate the first anniversary of his Coronation.
The Mail understands that the King is also hoping to undertake investitures (the giving of honors to worthy members of the public) in the coming weeks and months.
Again, ceremonies will likely be adjusted to take into account their condition and ongoing treatment, perhaps with a smaller number of recipients.
Buckingham Palace declined to comment on whether members of the wider Royal Family, including Harry and Meghan, were informed of their news in advance.
Charles has been receiving outpatient care since early February, and the announcement will be a boost for the monarchy to come to terms with the King and Princess of Wales as cancer patients.
Buckingham Palace has not revealed the nature of the monarch’s cancer or details of the treatment he has received.
The Daily Mail has already exclusively revealed that planning is already underway for him to attend his official birthday celebrations, Trooping the Colour, as well as Royal Ascot and the summer garden parties.
It is not yet clear whether he will be able to travel to Normandy in June for the main D-Day anniversary commemorations or to Australia, New Zealand and Samoa as planned in October, but it is understood that the King is interested in doing so if his health permits. .
A spokesperson added today: “Planning continues on how Their Majesties can attend those summer and autumn engagements, although nothing can be confirmed or guaranteed at this time.”
“All future plans remain subject to medical advice as the time approaches, and appropriate adaptations will be made where necessary to minimize any risk to Her Majesty’s continued recovery.”
Her Majesty is not yet free of the disease and is still undergoing treatment, but her medical team is understood to be “satisfied with the progress made so far”. Pictured: King Charles III and Queen Camilla leave the London Clinic in January after receiving treatment for an enlarged prostate. She would later reveal that she had been diagnosed with cancer after the procedure.