Prince Andrew was pictured today cutting a solo figure while playing golf in the Scottish Highlands as Prince William and the Duke’s daughter Beatrice attended a garden party at Buckingham Palace .
The Duke of York could be seen wearing a navy jumper with a gray baseball cap on the course at Castle Stuart near Inverness this morning.
Andrew was joined by three other players on the course’s picturesque terrain while four men, dressed in red with white bibs and red caps, made up the quartet.
The 64-year-old spent time lining up a shot near a body of water on the course as other members of the group looked on.
The royal, also wearing blue trousers and a brown polo shirt under his jumper, could be seen grimacing slightly as he walked after playing the shot on the immaculately cut grass.
Prince Andrew was photographed playing golf at Stuart Castle near Inverness this morning. The Duke enjoyed a solo appearance in the Scottish Highlands while senior royals Prince William and Princess Beatrice attended a garden party at Buckingham Palace.
Andrew pictured with two other golfers on the course this morning. The Duke of York could be seen wearing a navy blue sweater with a gray baseball cap.
The Duke of York pictured rolling up his sleeves as the sun beat down on the golf course today
Prince William didn’t let the weather spoil his fun during his day at Buckingham Palace
Sisters Princess Beatrice and Eugenie reunited for the Sovereign’s Garden Party at Buckingham Palace
Later, Andrew decided to roll up the sleeves of his outer layer as the sun beat down on the idyllic Highland terrain.
The Duke’s tour came as younger royals showed their support for the king earlier in the day by hosting a garden party at Buckingham Palace in his absence.
Led by the Prince of Wales, who made his first appearance at the palace this summer, the glamorous evening also included his cousins Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, Zara Tindall – accompanied by her husband Mike – and Peter Philips.
The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester were also in attendance.
The monarch often entrusts the responsibility of organizing one of the annual garden parties to family members, or allows them to organize one for charities with which they are closely associated.
William also hosted an event last year.
But with his father still undergoing treatment for cancer – as is his wife, the Princess of Wales – William’s presence, alongside the king’s nieces and nephew, will inevitably be seen as a sign of family unity at a difficult time .
Sources have previously indicated that the presence of the Duke of York’s daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, should not be taken as a sign that they will begin to undertake more public engagements or become members of the royal family working part time.
Prince Andrew was pictured lining up a shot at Stuart Castle today as he played golf with a few others
Andrew was joined by three other players on the course’s picturesque terrain while four men, dressed in red with white bibs and red caps, caddised for the quartet.
Andrew pictured walking the scenic Highland route this morning
The Duke’s tour came as younger royals showed their support for the king earlier in the day by hosting a garden party at Buckingham Palace in his absence.
Prince Andrew pictured strolling across the manicured grass of Stuart Castle earlier today
Both have other jobs and charitable interests outside the institution, but have always been invited by their grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, to attend occasional garden parties or larger receptions at Buckingham Palace . It is a custom that the king intends to maintain.
Charles, 75, has a busy schedule with public engagements every day except one this week, despite the fact that his wife, Queen Camilla, often urges him to slow down a little.
As the king continues to undergo treatment, each commitment is carefully calibrated to balance his desire to work and his health.
Guests began flocking from 3 p.m. to enjoy the tea tents and the palace grounds, despite the gray skies and rain.
Around 8,000 people are invited to each party, nominated by sponsors including Lord Lieutenants, government departments, charities, the military and faith groups.
The royal party arrives, as usual, at 4 p.m. on the terrace at the rear of the palace via the Carnarvon Room.
The royal was joined by a large group of golfers and caddies but was far from the royal action today.
Prince Andrew pictured walking towards his next shot on the golf course in Scotland this morning
Prince William was joined by the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester as well as younger members of the royal family.
Zara Tindall spoke to guests who seemed excited to meet Princess Anne’s daughter
Prince Andrew’s daughters joined forces to support their cousin William today
They stood for the national anthem before being escorted to the pitch before circulating in separate ‘lanes’ under the direction of gentlemen ushers in order to meet as many members of the public as possible.
During the garden party, William will meet guests from a number of his and his wife’s patronages, military affiliations and passion projects, including his Homewards initiative to tackle homelessness, RAF Valley (the Welsh base where the prince worked as an RAF search and rescue pilot). ), Swim England and the tenants of the Duchy of Cornwall sites.
The inclusion of people with connections to the Princess of Wales suggests that when planning for the garden party began last year, Kate was expected to attend.
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