Disgraced Prince Andrew to accompany Queen again after shock memorial move

After being heavily criticised for having a disgraced Prince Andrew escort her to Prince Philip’s memorial, the Queen is set to shock everyone once more.

Shamed Prince Andrew is earmarked to accompany the Queen to the Derby on Platinum Jubilee weekend.

It came as the Duke, who settled a sex abuse case earlier this year, was yesterday mired in a fresh financial scandal, The Sun reports.

Insiders said the 62-year-old is set to chaperone his mother to the Epsom race meet in June, following his controversial central role at Prince Philip’s memorial last week.

A source said: “He was meant to stay invisible during the Platinum Jubilee so there is no way he will be at events like Trooping the Colour.

Prince Andrew is earmarked to accompany the Queen to the Derby on Platinum Jubilee weekend. Picture: Leon Neal/AFP

“But the Queen needs a chaperone on all occasions at the moment due to her mobility issues and Andrew has earmarked the Derby as the one he will accompany her at.

“He just doesn’t seem to understand the public outcry.”

Andrew was criticised this week for accompanying the Queen to Westminster Abbey.

He has also been linked to a massive money-laundering con.

Turkish multi-millionairess Nebahat Evyap Isbilen alleges banker Selman Turk tricked her out of almost £40 million ($A70m), with £1.1 million ($A1.9m) going to Andrew.

High Court papers allege £750,000 ($A1.3m) was a “gift” to help finance his daughter Princess Beatrice’s wedding.

Yet it took place in July 2020 at the height of the Covid pandemic with less than 20 guests.

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Andrew arrive together at the Service of Thanksgiving for Britain’s Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, at Westminster Abbey. Picture: Richard Pohle/AFP

Andrew has since repaid the sum in full, although the fate of the remaining £350,000 ($A611,000) remains unclear.

There is no suggestion Beatrice knew what went on.

A total of £225,000 ($A393,000) was also paid to his ex Sarah Ferguson for her ambassador work for a US solar panel firm.

Last night sources said she expected the company to pay it back in full.

Mr Turk is understood to deny the claims, while Andrew’s team would not comment.

Buckingham Palace declined to comment on the Derby claim.

The Queen’s horse Reach for the Moon is fancied to win.

This article originally appeared on The Sun and was reproduced with permission