Prince Andrew ‘gunning’ for Queen’s soft spot in 'mission creep': report
Palace aides address fears of Prince Andrew ‘gunning’ for Queen’s soft spot after memorial day attendance
March 31, 2022
Prince Andrew’s ‘mission creep’ sends shock waves within the Palace as aides fear he is trying to get to the Firm’s frontlines with a ‘deep nosedive’.
The fears among Palace aides have been brought to light by royal columnist Richard Kay, in his latest Daily Mail piece.
In it, he wrote, “His proximity to the Queen at yesterday’s thanksgiving has provoked dismay at the Palace.”
“Officials are wary of any softening of the position of no return to royal duties for the Duke of York,” the piece warned.
Mr Kay also went on to say, “One insider spoke of a fear of ‘mission creep’ – that having taken so prominent a position at the memorial, Andrew might start appearing at other national events such as June’s Jubilee celebrations.”
“So what should we make of the prince’s enhanced position yesterday?” the columnist questioned.
“Certainly he appeared at times to cut an uncomfortable figure, jaw clenched and eyes flickering from side to side as he slowed to match the unhurried pace of the Queen.”
“One insider spoke of a fear of ‘mission creep’ – that having taken so prominent a position at the memorial, Andrew might start appearing at other national events such as June’s Jubilee celebrations.”
