Prince Andrew has sneaked back into royal life after shutting the door on Epstein probe

Prince Andrew has sneaked back into royal life yesterday, as he shut the door on co-operating with the Jeffrey Epstein pedophile probe.

The under-fire Duke of York, 60, attended a memorial service for a senior courtier with her Majesty’s blessing while she was at Westminster Abbey.

His comeback will shock many and the fact it came when the Queen was at the Commonwealth Day Service will fuel suspicion that he was being sneaked back into royal life.

Pals say he is on a high after hiring new lawyers to defend his name in the US.

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One said: He was dipping his toe in the water by going to the service but plans to go to more engagements soon. He’s innocent. He doesn’t see why he shouldn’t return to royal duties. He still has a lot to offer.

Buckingham Palace said Andrew went to the memorial for Sir Malcolm Ross at St George’s Chapel in Windsor in a personal capacity. Sir Malcolm died last October, aged 76. >> (opens in a new tab)”>Read more>>>

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