PRINCE ANDREW has asked the Queen to be reinstated as Colonel of the Grenadier Guards as he pushes for a return to royal duties, it has been reported.
The Duke of York has been lobbying the monarch for his status as a blood prince to be restored, the Telegraph reported.
A source said: “The colonelcy of the Grenadier Guards was his most coveted title and he wants it back. Having remained a Counsellor of State, he also believes he should be included at royal and state events.
“Most importantly for him is his status as an HRH and ‘Prince of the Blood’ and he feels that should be reinstated and his position recognised and respected.”
Meanwhile, it is understood that Prince Charles and Prince William have reportedly lobbied the Queen to prevent the Duke from appearing in public during today’s Order of the Garter ceremony.
He was expected to attend the event as a member of the Order.
However, the Queen apparently told him to stay out of sight “for his own good” after Charles and William raised fears of a public backlash.
As a result the Duke, 62, is likely to only attend private aspects of the ceremony in Windsor.
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