Prince Andrew, who had not been seen since news of his brother's illness broke on Monday, emerged sombre as he was photographed during his weekly ride. This marked his first public appearance since reports surfaced about his brother, King Charles, battling cancer.
The Duke of York appeared disheartened as he trotted around a park wearing a navy blue jacket adorned with the insignia of the Grenadier Guards. Accompanied by another rider, Prince Andrew was observed gesturing during their outing.
King Charles' recent diagnosis of unspecified cancer prompted Buckingham Palace to announce his withdrawal from royal engagements for treatment.
Royal commentators speculate about the palace's struggle to find young royals to assume royal responsibilities, particularly with the departure of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle and the disgrace surrounding Prince Andrew due to his alleged connection to financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Prince Harry, 39, returned from the US this week to visit his father following the diagnosis, spending around 45 minutes with him at the royal residence on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, other royals, including Princess Beatrice, have been seen out and about. Princess Eugenie celebrated her eldest son's third birthday and was spotted with Prince Harry's ex-girlfriend, Cressida Bonas, at a pub in Notting Hill.
