Prince Andrew made a surprise appearance as the Royal Family enjoyed their annual Christmas walkabout at Sandringham - but a royal expert has insisted he will 'never be the working royal he once was'.
The Duke of York, 62, walked behind senior royals as crowds lined the road outside Sandringham church for the traditional Christmas Day church service on the Norfolk estate.
King Charles was joined by Camilla, the Queen Consort, at the head of the group, while the Waleses walked just behind them alongside their three children George, Charlotte and Louis.
Also present were Andrew's daughters Beatrice and Eugenie and their husbands Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi and Jack Brooksbank.
Andrew's invitation to the church service was seen by some as a potential olive branch towards the disgraced duke.
But Royal Commentator Richard Fitzwilliams said his appearance is unlikely to mark a return.
He told MailOnline: 'Andrew’s appearance at the St Mary Magdalene Church at Sandringham today, comes a day after it was reported that he is now not allowed to have an office in Buckingham Palace, retain a small staff or use it as an address.
'He is clearly on his own and may recruit his own team as he battles to be rehabilitated.
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