Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been spotted on horseback for the first time since his exile from Windsor earlier this year.
The 66-year-old former prince revealed the cover story amid reports that Sarah Ferguson, Andrew’s ex-wife, is planning to return to the UK to spend time with her daughters, Princesses Beatrice and Princess, and their children.
Andrew was seen walking through the Sandringham Estate. His outing would have lasted about an hour.
Reportedly, the horses he rides were shipped from Windsor by the king, although they were only at his disposal for a limited period.
Andrew apparently doesn’t want to miss an opportunity, even for a short time, because he is extremely bored, so even having his horse for a few days is better than sitting around doing nothing.
The former Duke of York regularly cycled when he lived in Windsor because it gave him a chance to get outside.
Royal aides are said to have imposed the travel ban amid fears the former Duke of York pictured on horseback would be a “bad look” as he remains under police investigation over allegations he leaked sensitive information to pedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Since his dismissal, Andrew has resided at Marsh Farm, where he has largely withdrawn from public view.
