Prince Andrew steps out at Windsor Castle as bombshell memoir set to hand fresh setback to duke

‘Final nail in the coffin’ for Prince Andrew in Royal Lodge row with King Charles

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Ed Griffiths

By Ed Griffiths


Published: 08/03/2025

- 14:01

Updated: 08/03/2025

- 14:05

The Duke of York wore his usual dark blue jodhpurs and white stripe helmet

Prince Andrew has taken advantage of the warmer spring weather today as he headed out for his weekly ride around the Windsor estate.

The Duke of York, 65, was without his usual puffer jacket as he embarked on an early morning trot around the sprawling Berkshire estate on Saturday, opting for a burgundy jumper and navy blue shirt as the weather warmed up.


He wore his usual dark blue jodhpurs and white stripe helmet as he enjoyed his weekly ride around the Windsor Estate.

The prince, who was joined by a female groom for his morning ride, appeared deep in conversation as the pair made their way through the grounds of Windsor Castle on horseback.

Prince Andrew

Prince Andrew took advantage of the warmer spring weather today as he headed out for his weekly ride around the Windsor estate

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The Duke and his companion navigated the extensive grounds that provide an ideal setting for the disgraced duke's ride in what appeared to be a relaxed manner.

Andrew has kept a low profile since 2019 when he faced backlash following his Newsnight interview about his friendship with convicted paedophile Jefferey Epstein.

Prince Andrew's outing comes in the wake of new allegations by a masseuse, who has claimed his behaviour during a massage was "inappropriate" and "an abuse of his privilege".

Monique Giannelloni, 60, made the claims in a new memoir where she alleged she met Ghislaine Maxwell in 2000, who later arranged for her to give Prince Andrew a massage at Buckingham Palace.

Prince AndrewPrince Andrew is often pictured riding on the Windsor estateGetty

Giannelloni claims the Duke undid his bathrobe and removed his towel before climbing onto the massage table.

She said: "He did not do anything or suggest anything untoward, but I was very uncomfortable and a bit shocked."

It was also alleged that Maxwell attempted to recruit her for what she now believes were Epstein's parties.

Maxwell, 62, is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence for helping Epstein sexually abuse young girls.

Prince Andrew and Jeffrey EpsteinPrince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein photographed together in 2000Getty

The Duke of York, who is no longer a working royal, remains living in Royal Lodge despite pressure from King Charles to downsize to a smaller royal residency.

The monarch suggested Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson move to Frogmore Cottage, the former residency of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

King Charles axed his brother's security and £1million annual allowance but the Prince has since found alternative legitimate funding.

Andrew has lived at the property with his former wife, Sarah Ferguson, since 2004, a year after signing a 75-year lease.