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Russell Myers & Jennifer Newton

King Charles will not use Coronation to bring Prince Andrew 'in from cold', says source

Claims King Charles is using the Coronation to bring disgraced Prince Andrew "in from the cold" have been dismissed by royal sources.

There had been claims playing down a row between the King and Andrew over his potential ban on wearing Garter Knight robes following his exile from the Royal Family.

It was also said that all of the family is pulling together and there has been private family unity.

However, sources confirmed to the Mirror Andrew did have a row with his older brother over the ceremonial robes with Charles torn over whether to allow his disgraced brother to don the theatrical regalia.

Prince Andrew with King Charles (Getty Images)

It comes after Andrew was forced to step back from royal duties following a sex abuse scandal.

He was said to be furious at being told aside from not having a central role he may be made to wear a simple morning suit for his brother's Coronation.

Meanwhile, another source said it was also telling how the Prince and Princess of Wales William and Kate appeared to keep their distance from Andrew as the royals walked to church on Easter Sunday.

The royal insider said: "Although Andrew put himself up front during the royals' walk to church in Windsor on Easter Sunday, it was telling the Prince and Princess of Wales hung back as they did not wish to be pictured with him."

Andrew walked to church at Easter behind the King and Queen (POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Andrew made a rare public appearance with his family last weekend when he joined other royals at the Easter Sunday service at St George's Chapel in Windsor.

Wearing a dark suit and bright yellow tie, Andrew strolled into the church just behind his brother and the Queen Consort.

However, he will not make an appearance alongside his royal relatives during the roaring finale on Coronation Day.

The King led the royals to church (PA)

Detailed plans seen by The Mirror reveal how the King has chosen to say thanks for the nation alongside a select few royals who have dedicated their lives to public service, while also showing “the heartbeat and future of his family”.

This means that those on the balcony will be limited to working royals only along with the King's grandchildren Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

Andrew, 63, will be banished from appearing at the monarch’s side during his big moment in front of an expected crowd of thousands outside the palace and down The Mall.

There will also be no spot on the balcony for Prince Harry, who earlier this week confirmed his attendance at the Coronation - although his wife Meghan Markle will remain in California with their two children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

Among those who will be on the balcony are the Prince and Princess of Wales as well as Charles’s trusted lieutenant and beloved sister, Princess Anne with her husband Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence.

The new Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, Prince Edward and his wife Sophie, who spent so much time with the late Queen in the final years of her life, will also be present.

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