Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is reportedly "settled" in his royal exile and is not expected to join the rest of the royal family for their summer get-together in Balmoral.
King Charles is understood to have "no plans" to see his disgraced brother over the summer as most of the royals retreat to Scotland for their annual vacation to Balmoral Castle, according to The Times. It is not known if the former Duke of York has been banned from Balmoral.
A source close to the King told the publication that the idea of Andrew's presence with other members of the royal family would raise "considerable sensitivities".
Andrew has been living in exile on his brother King Charles' Sandringham Estate since April after being forced to retreat from public life over his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The former Duke of York is said by royal sources to have "settled" in Norfolk, where he has been seen going for solitary drives and dog walks.
© Indigo/Getty ImagesAndrew's Sandringham exile
After being stripped of his prince title and dukedom over his links to Epstein, Andrew was evicted from Royal Lodge, where he had lived for two decades, in February by his older brother. He then relocated to the five-bedroom farmhouse, Marsh Farm, on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.
Since being arrested in February on suspicion of misconduct in public office, Andrew has not seen his brother Charles and has been rarely spotted on the estate.
While he's kept a low profile in recent months amid renewed scrutiny, Andrew made his first public outing since his royal exile last month, accompanying his brother Prince Edward and Duchess Sophie to the Sandringham Horse Driving Trials on 30 June. The disgraced royal was reportedly seen driving his Land Rover Defender away from the event.
Earlier this month, he was pictured for the first time riding around the country estate after he had been reportedly "banned" from horseback riding. In pictures obtained by The Sun, Andrew wore a protective helmet as he went out on an hour-long ride near his Norfolk home.
Summers at Balmoral
Balmoral Castle has long been a retreat for the royals since it was acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in 1852. The 50,000-acre residence is where the royal family spend their annual summer vacation going on walks and relaxing outdoors.
King Charles has been leading a redevelopment of the gardens on the estate. According to the website, the property is going through a "time of transformation".
© Bettmann Archive"King Charles III and Queen Camilla lead a new vision of Balmoral, with making the Estate and Castle more accessible to the public through new and exclusive opportunities to see it as never before in history. This thoughtful investment in key areas gives a warm welcome to all who pass through the gates.
Earlier in the month, the castle issued a warning to future visitors that part of the historic building was undergoing repair work.
