William could 'decline invite to Balmoral' to avoid Andrew as he considers summer trip with Kate
Prince William could decline a Balmoral invite to avoid Prince Andrew
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Prince William could "decline an invite to Balmoral" to avoid Prince Andrew as he is considering a summer trip with Kate, sources have claimed.
The Prince and Princess of Wales are considering a trip to Balmoral this summer to visit King Charles and Queen Camilla.
Using a nickname for the August 12 shooting season, a friend of the Waleses' said: “I’m sure William and Catherine will want to go up with some friends for the Glorious Twelfth, and I suspect Andrew would like to go for a few days shooting as well.
"Charles has seemed happy to allow Andrew his family days at the royal shoots and I am sure that will continue.”
William to avoid Andrew at Balmoral as he considers summer trip with Kate
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However, a trip to Balmoral for William and Kate could be placed in doubt due to Prince Andrew's presence.
Sources told The Daily Beast that the Prince of Wales, 42, would likely decline to be at Balmoral at the same time as the Duke and Duchess of York.
They claimed William would likely prefer the company of Prince Edward and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, along with their children, Lady Louise and James, Earl of Wessex.
Prince William is often photographed beside the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh showing a close rapport with the couple.
Kate and William would often visit Queen Elizabeth II at Balmoral
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The insiders also suggested that the Waleses' would prefer the company of Princess Anne over Prince Andrew.
The Princess Royal was hospitalised last month after suffering a blow to the head on the Gatcombe Park estate.
Therefore, her presence at Balmoral Castle will only be possible if doctors give the princess the green light to travel.
The Prince and Princess of Wales are very close with Princess Anne's children, Peter Phillips and Zara Tindall.
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Andrew photographed at Balmoral in 2019
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Every summer the Royal Family travels to Balmoral in Scotland for their summer holidays.
Many view the guest list as a reliable measure of who is favoured and disliked by the King and Queen.
Balmoral Castle, which is nestled in the Scottish Highlands, was one of the most beloved retreats of Queen Elizabeth II.
In September 2022, the late monarch died peacefully while she was present at the castle.