Prince Andrew is set to miss out on Trooping the Colour again this year amid the Jeffrey Epstein scandal with his place at the Queen's birthday parade being taken by an Afghan war veteran. However, the Queen and senior royals are thought to be less keen on the idea and Andrew is now set to miss Trooping the Colour on June 12 which will mark the Queen's 95th birthday. Andrew previously met with Walker and the Queen in March 2018 at Windsor Castle to mark the Duke's appointment as colonel of the Grenadiers. Now, It is understood the Queen has approved the amended plans for Trooping the Colour, with Walker taking Andrew's place on the parade. The decision comes amid continued scrutiny of the Duke's relationship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, who killed himself in prison in New York.

Source: Daily Mail February 28, 2021 08:26 UTC