King Charles has stepped out for a quiet outing at Sandringham following confirmation that he has no plans to visit Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who is currently residing on the same royal estate.
Charles, 77, was seen on Sunday as he headed to a service at St Mary Magdalene, stepping out without his wife, Queen Camilla, for the occasion. The King donned his classic camel-hued overcoat and a grey suit as he was seen upon arrival. He also wore a yellow ribbon as a nod to St David's Day, the feast day of Wales, as a yellow daffodil is the country's primary national emblem.
© Max MumbyThe outing came after it was revealed that the monarch had retreated to Sandringham after a busy week as he continues to navigate the fallout from the arrest of his brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, on 19 February, on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
© Max MumbyKing Charles retreats to Sandringham
Despite being in very close proximity to his disgraced sibling, HELLO! understands that the monarch has not visited Marsh Farm, has not seen Andrew, and has no plans to do so.
© POOL/AFP via Getty ImagesCharles was pictured arriving at the estate in Norfolk shortly before 3 pm on Saturday. The monarch arrived in a black Range Rover and was at the wheel as he pulled up to his home. He flew to Norfolk by helicopter yesterday afternoon.
Andrew is currently residing at Wood Farm, a farmhouse on the estate, while renovations take place on Marsh Farm, which will become his permanent residence.
King Charles' business as usual
Continuing to navigate the fallout of the Andrew crisis, Charles quietly got on with his royal engagements this week before heading to Sandringham. On 24 February, the monarch was joined by Queen Camilla and his sister, Princess Anne, as they attended the presentation ceremony for the Queen Elizabeth Prizes for Education at St James's Palace in London.
© Getty ImagesThe King was seen handing out prizes to several recipients who were being honoured as part of the UK national honours system, which recognises at the highest level of state, outstanding work in universities and colleges. Also in attendance were the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester.
© Getty ImagesMeanwhile, on 26 February, His Majesty travelled to Emsworth in West Sussex to visit the Royal Regiment of Artillery at Baker Barracks. Here, he viewed a lightweight multiple launcher before handling the device himself, spoke to soldiers, and witnessed a Stormer missile system in action during a demonstration involving drones.
© Getty ImagesHe then headed inside to meet with families of personnel from the 7th Air Defence Group Royal Artillery, as well as members of the Force Atlantic rowing team, before cutting a ceremonial cake.
