Prince Edward pulls out of royal appearance with siblings amid 'illness'
The Duke of Edinburgh was absent from the ceremonyPrince Edward pulled out of a royal event today after reportedly coming down with an illness.
Edward’s siblings, King Charles and Princess Anne, attended a presentation ceremony at St James’s Palace. Queen Camilla was also in attendance alongside the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester.
The king, 77, was presenting the Queen Elizabeth Prizes for Education at the event held at St James’s Palace on Tuesday.
Prince Edward absent from royal event with siblings ‘due to illness’
According to HELLO!, the Duke of Edinburgh was due to attend the event. However, he was forced to withdraw last minute due to a cold.
Royal Insider has contacted Buckingham Palace for comment.
On Tuesday, photos were shared to the royal family’s official social media pages. They showed King Charles presenting the Queen Elizabeth Prizes for Higher and Further Education, in recognition of the outstanding work taking place at universities and colleges across the UK.
Queen Camilla, the Princess Royal, and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester joined the presentation ceremony.
19 universities and colleges were honoured.
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Royal family puts on united front amid Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor scandal
The united front from members of the royal family comes during a turbulent time for the monarchy.
Last week, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the brother of Charles, Anne and Edward, was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The specific details of the allegations of misconduct being investigated are unknown.
Let me state clearly: the law must take its course.
The arrest comes at a time of intense scrutiny over Andrew’s past association with late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Following the release of millions of Epstein files last month, emails allegedly showed that Andrew may have shared sensitive and confidential documents with Epstein during his time as UK’s trade envoy.
Under official guidance, trade envoys have a duty of confidentiality over sensitive, commercial, or political information about their official visits.
Andrew has always denied any wrongdoing in relation to Epstein.
Hours after his arrest, Andrew, 66, was released under investigation.
King Charles’ statement on Andrew’s arrest
After Andrew’s arrest, King Charles issued a statement. He made clear his stance on the matter.
The king said last week: “I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office.
“What now follows is the full, fair and proper process by which this issue is investigated in the appropriate manner and by the appropriate authorities.
“In this, as I have said before, they have our full and wholehearted support and co-operation. Let me state clearly: the law must take its course.”
He added: “As this process continues, it would not be right for me to comment further on this matter. Meanwhile, my family and I will continue in our duty and service to you all.”
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