Prince Andrew made his first public appearance since his arrest in February 2026 by attending the Sandringham Horse Driving Trials on June 28, 2026. The former Duke of York was photographed sitting inside a vehicle while watching the event at King Charles’ Sandringham Estate in Norfolk. According to reports by The Sun, the former royal stayed away from the main public areas and attended primarily to support his sister-in-law, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, who competed during the event. The appearance marked a rare outing for Andrew, who has largely remained out of the public spotlight since relocating to Sandringham after losing his royal titles and leaving Royal Lodge in late 2025.
Prince Andrew kept a low profile during the event
According to reports by PEOPLE, Andrew avoided public attention throughout the competition while observing the activities. Some photographs also showed that a bruise previously seen on his right cheek had mostly faded. It has been suggested that this bruise was connected to medication and not a serious medical issue. Meanwhile, the Sandringham Horse Driving Trials have long been tied to the royal family, especially after Prince Philip founded the event in 1982. Today, his daughter-in-law, Sophie, serves as its president and continues supporting the annual competition. The occasion marked a rare public outing for Ex-Prince Andrew, who has kept a low profile this year.
The legal investigation remains ongoing
Prince Andrew’s royal role changed dramatically after King Charles removed his royal titles and residence in October 2025 following reports of his links to sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. On his 66th birthday in February this year, the former royal was arrested as part of an investigation into allegations connected to his former role as the United Kingdom’s trade envoy. Authorities continue investigating the case, and no final outcome has been announced. Meanwhile, ex-Prince Andrew has consistently denied any wrongdoing related to the allegations.
