Duke of York Returns to Public Eye Amid Joyful Family Announcement
Prince Andrew has stepped back into the spotlight after a period of seclusion, emerging to celebrate the birth of his newest grandchild, Athena. The Duke of York paid tribute to his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, with a sentimental gesture as he was seen horse-riding in Windsor Great Park—a pastime closely associated with the late monarch.
The 64-year-old appeared cheerful as he marked the special occasion, making his first public appearance since the announcement of Princess Beatrice’s daughter’s birth. His ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, also shared her excitement, expressing joy at welcoming another member to her growing “five-a-side team” of grandchildren.
Ferguson and Andrew, who divorced in 1996, are now grandparents to Sienna, three, August, three, Ernest, one, and Wolfie, eight—Princess Beatrice’s stepson from husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi’s previous marriage.
Athena's arrival continues Queen Elizabeth's naming tradition, as she joins several royal relatives who share Elizabeth as a middle name, honouring the late monarch’s enduring legacy.
