Prince Andrew photos that will ‘never see the light of day’

One royal photo taken on Charles’ coronation day is yet to be released, and now, it reportedly never will be.

A photo taken on coronation day will “never see the light of day”. Picture: Samir Hussein/WireImage

Prince Andrew reportedly took part in official Coronation photos – but the images will never see the light of day.

The disgraced Duke of York posed for the snaps in his ceremonial Garter robes but they are “unlikely” to be released, reports The Telegraph.

According to the outlet, the Duke, who is no longer a working royal, joined other family members after the May 6 ceremony to have his picture taken.

King Charles with his heirs: Prince William and Prince George. Picture: Hugo Burnand/Royal Household 2023 via Getty Images

King Charles and Queen Camilla in photos taken on coronation day. Picture: Hugo Burnand/Buckingham Palace via Getty Images

He allegedly requested that official photographer Hugo Burnand shoot him in his ceremonial robes, which he was given special permission to wear by the King despite not holding a royal role.

Andrew stepped down from his public duties in 2019 after questions over his relationship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein culminated in a car crash Newsnight interview.

The navy robe is marked with the badge of the Order of the Garter, which is one of the oldest and most senior orders of knighthood.

There was significant controversy after Prince Andrew emerged at the coronation in his Garter robes. Picture: Andrew Matthews – WPA Pool/Getty Images

An insider told the Telegraph: “Andrew wanted to be included in the photo shoot and requested that there would be time in the schedule for him to be photographed.

“He wanted to make sure there was an official record of his participation in his brother’s Coronation.

“But it is unlikely the images will be released by the palace.”

Charles and Camilla with working members of the royal family. Picture: Hugo Burnand/Buckingham Palace via Getty Images

A number of portraits have since been released by Buckingham Palace, including the ‘Three Kings’ photo of King Charles, Prince William and Prince George.

Another shows the King and Queen with all the working members of the family.

Andrew does not appear in any of the official photos that have been released so far.

It is not known whether more images will be released, including him and the other non-working royals.

Both Buckingham Palace and a spokesperson for Mr Burnand declined to comment.

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