Feb. 26, 2026
No horses, no TV, no cake: former Prince Andrew’s new reality as the real royals roll on
Prince Andrew is reportedly told to stay off horseback as police wrap searches at Royal Lodge and details emerge of his stark custody conditions. Eugenie steps out smiling in Notting Hill, Sophie tours Somalia, William draws applause from scientists, and the Waleses quietly expand their digital team. Palace message: steady hands, carry on.
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Calarougus Shark Media. Hello and welcome to Palace Intrigue. I'm
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your host. Mark Francis Andrew has reportedly been told not
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to go horse riding while he remains under police investigation
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amid concerns about public perception. According to The Sun, Royal
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aids believe images of him riding and appearing cheerful would
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be seen as inappropriate, while detectives continue inquiries into allegations
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that he leaked sensitive information to Jeffrey Epstein during his
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time as a trade envoy. The sixty six year old
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was previously a regular site on horseback around the Windsor
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estate before relocating to the Sandringham estate. He is now
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said to be staying at Wood Farm while renovations are
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completed at nearby Marsh Farm, where he is expected to
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move permanently in the coming weeks. A source told the
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Son since his arrest last week, he has been ordered
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not to go horse riding. It is considered a bad look.
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Think he should be seen grinning and smiling on his
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horse like he was in Windsor, but it was one
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of the few things he actually enjoyed doing. So what
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on earth is he going to do with his time.
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Andrew has been seen publicly only since his arrest, when
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he was photographed in the back of a car following
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eleven hours of police questioning. It follows his voluntary surrender
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of his gun license last year, which ended another of
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his hobbies. Thames Valley Police have confirmed that searches at
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Royal Lodge, the former Windsor residents of Andrew Mount Batton, Windsor,
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have now concluded. Following his arrest on February nineteenth. Detectives
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carried out searches at the Berkshire property over the weekend
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and into Monday. In a statement, the police said officers
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have now left the location we have been searching in Berkshire.
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This concludes the search activity that commenced following our arrest
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of a man in his sixties from Norfolk on Thursday.
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We understand that these significant public interest in this case,
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and our investigation remains ongoing. It is important that our
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investigators are given the time and space to progress their work.
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We will provide updates women is appropriate to do so,
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but this is unlikely to be for some time. Police
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have not provided further details and the investigation remains active.
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Princess Eugenie has made her first public appearance in the
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United Kingdom since the arrest of her father, The King's
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niece was photographed in notting Hill alongside her husband Jack
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Brooks Bank, in what observers described as a relaxed and
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low key outing. A source close to the princess told
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people she was chatting with someone she knew and seemed
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very relaxed. It was all very informal. She was laughing
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and joking. She looked happy and at ease, not like
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someone trying to hide. During the outing, Eugenie was seen
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ordering takeaway coffee from Hagan Espresso Bar and speaking with
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a friend before returning to a black suv with her husband.
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Rider Online took a look at the type of jail
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cell Andrew spent his birthday inn. According to former offices,
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custody conditions are strictly uniform. The cell would have contained
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a narrow bench with thin vinyl covered mattress, a stainless
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steel toilet partially screened by a half partition, and constant
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CCTV monitoring. Belts and shoelaces are routinely removed. Mules typically
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consist of reheated ready food and tea in a plastic cup.
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Rank Wealth and background count for nothing. Once that cell
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door closes. One former detective said there would have been
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no acknowledgment of his birthday, no cake, no card, no concessions.
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Once the doors shut. Sources say it would have been
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a solitary environment with no television, radio or phone, just
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waiting for the interview and the release. Police do not
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provide transport upon discharge, and it is understood a private
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driver collected him that evening. For a man long accustomed
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to royal privilege. One source put it headspinning more Palace
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In just a moment, while the Sussexes were making headlines
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in Jordan, bucking In Palace wanted to remind everyone that
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the real Royals are still in business, issuing an update
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on the Duchess of Edinburgh's own engagement, releasing photographs of
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her visit to Somalia just as Prince Harry and Megan
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Michael began their own trip to Jordan. Imagine that during
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the trip, Sophie met President Hassan Sikh Muhammad at Villa
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Somalia in Lower Shabelle. The Dutchess visited at Somali Village,
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where she spoke with the wives of Somali forces who
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described the challenges that they face while their husbands worked
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towards what they hope will be a more secure and
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stable Somalia. Aunt Sophie also visited a hospital in central Mogadishu,
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where she was briefed on the impact of a UK
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supported sexual and reproductive health program operating in areas affected
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by insecurity and displacement. Her husband, Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh,
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was absent from a major royal ceremony in London after
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falling ill with a cold, a story that in simpler
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times would have been a big you story. Prince Edwin
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has been expected to attend the presentation of the Queen
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Elizabeth Prizes for Higher and Further Education at Saint James
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Palace alongside King Charles Quincammella, the Princess Royal, the Duke
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and Duchess of Gloucester. During the ceremony, the King presented
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awards to nineteen universities and colleges in recognition of their
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outstanding work. However, the Duke was not present at the event.
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It is understood that Edward has been pacing himself after
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coming down with a cold, and decided to withdraw from
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the engagement as a precaution note. Further details have been
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provided and it is believed the Duke is resting as
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he recovers. The Prince of Wales was met with enthusiastic
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applause during a visit to the Francis Creek Institute in
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central London, where he highlighted Britain's leadership in biomedical research
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and scientific innovation. Despite the engagement being kept private in advance,
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hundreds of scientists emerged from their laboratories to catch a
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glimpse of the heir to the throne. As he arrived
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at the Pioneering Research Center, William was warmly applauded. He
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made his way to meet researchers focused on understanding how
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the brain functions. Among them were neuroscientists Andreas Schaeffer and
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Katerina Schmack, who outlined their work on how the neural
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neurons compute and explain how new approaches are being developed
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to help store speech and patients. Listening to their presentation,
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the princes described the research as incredible see two of
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the facility, and spoke with scientists about the potential impact
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of their findings. William asked, presumably you can understand emotional regulation.
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Does that help us understand mental health. That wasn't a
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deliberate segue, and try to think of some good questions
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to ask if you enjoy the art of a well
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executed photo op. The Prince and Princess of Wales are
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seeking to expand their communications team with the appointment of
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a digital content creator based at Kensington Palace. According to
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an advert published on the Royal Vacancy's website, the permanent,
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full time position will focus on delivering storytelling across the
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couple's social media platforms and official website. The role involves ade,
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eating and delivering creative, integrated digital storytelling which showcases the
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work of trh's The Prince and Princess of Wales digital audiences.
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The successful applicant is expected to help manage and develop
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content for the couple's online presence, including their Instagram account,
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which has more than seventeen million followers. Duties will include
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capturing videography at Royal engagements and during other key events,
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with the listing noting that there may be occasional work
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outside standard hours. The post is advertised as thirty seven
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and a half hours per week Monday to Friday. It
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also places emphasis on reaching new and younger audiences, with
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a particular focus on how to appeal to younger audiences
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through the use of organic content. The advert suggests the
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candidate may at times collaborate with other royal households, including
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that of King Charles and Queen Camilla, as part of
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a broader digital strategy across the monarchy. And there you
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have it plenty. Email us addresses the Palace Intrigue at
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