How will Prince Andrew proceed with his official duties, given that he is named in court papers in which he is accused of abusing an under-age ‘sex slave’?
The Daily Mail reports today that the Duke of York is expected to host a reception on behalf of the British government for foreign ministers at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland later this month.
However, Mr S can reveal that Prince Andrew will not represent the government in any such way. While a final announcement is yet to be made regarding his attendance at the event, word reaches Steerpike that any reception will be hosted in a personal manner, and not on behalf of No.10.
A Palace spokesman states that there was never was to be a government reception. ‘The Duke’s schedule of engagements will be announced in due course,’ he said, adding that ‘as in previous years, any reception would be hosted in a personal capacity’.
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