The royal family attended the Easter Sunday church service together, drawing attention when Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, was spotted accompanying them. This marked the first time the family returned to the chapel in Windsor since the Queen's funeral, leading to speculation about Prince Andrew's return to the royal fold.
Entertainment and royal reporter Bronte Coy discussed the Duke of York's appearance with "The Project TV" and shared her thoughts on whether this could signal his return to royal life. Coy referred to a conversation between Prince Charles and Prince Andrew following the Queen's death, in which Charles reportedly told his brother, "'Listen, there's no way back. You need to move on with your life. You need to accept this.'" She added that all of Charles' actions since then have shown that he is sticking to this course.
Coy believes that Prince Andrew's presence at the Easter service signifies family unity, rather than a return to royal duties. When asked why the royal family allowed Prince Andrew to join them, knowing that it could cause controversy, Coy said, "The royals have been accused of not reading the room on a few occasions." She admitted that Sunday's situation was another example of this.
However, Coy also highlighted that Charles, as the head of the family, might have considered the significance of the occasion. "It's where both their parents are buried. And at the end of the day, they are Andrew's parents as well. So, while they should continue on the coalesce of keeping him away from royal duties, in this instance, possibly it was just a family marking a significant occasion."
Regarding the possibility of Prince Andrew attending King Charles' coronation, Coy said it was "quite likely," though his role in the ceremony may be altered. She expects him to take a backseat position and not be prominently featured during the event.
King Charles has also invited Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to his coronation. However, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have yet to confirm their attendance. A representative for the couple stated last week that "there was no update" on whether they would travel to the U.K. for the ceremony.
