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Prince Andrew has been spotted driving his Range Rover at Windsor Castle just hours before a Commonwealth Day service he is expected to miss - having appeared to position himself as the Royal Family's leader at King Constantine's memorial.
The Duke of York was photographed driving in the grounds in Berkshire this morning ahead of his predicted non-attendance at this afternoon's Westminster Abbey event.
Andrew, 64, remains out in the cold after being forced to step back from frontline royal duties following controversy over his former friendship with the late US financier and serial paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
He did appear back in favour and smiling when leading the way as Royal Family members attended King Constantine's memorial at Windsor on February 27.
But Andrew, also today seen horse-riding at Windsor, is not thought likely to be at the Commonwealth Day service as he stays away from royal duties.
The Duke of York was today seen driving his Range Rover at Windsor in Berkshire
Andrew had led a group of royals at King Constantine's memorial service on February 27
A body language expert previously described how Prince Andrew 'positioned himself as leader of the Royal Family' at King Constantine's memorial event.
The Duke, who stepped down from royal duties in 2019, attended the St George's Chapel service with ex-wife Sarah Ferguson and other family members- and was seen with a wide smile on his face as he led the way.
Speaking to FEMAIL, body language expert Judi James Andrew put on a 'bizarre' display which suggested he wanted to 'position himself in the role of leader' of the British royal group.
She said: 'Grinning like the Cheshire Cat at a memorial service where everyone else is looking suitably solemn looks like an overkill performance ritual from Andrew who appears to apply the widest smile just as he walks within range of the cameras.'
'Andrew was seen in a similar state of cheeriness on his last outing with the royal group and this kind of random-looking grinning suggests a desire to appear carefree and resilient.'
That previous occasion was at Christmas, when he appeared similarly cheery as he attended church at Sandringham with his family.
Prince William unexpectedly missed the service for Constantine, the last king of Greece, due to personal reasons.
Andrew was at front and centre of proceedings with King Charles taking a break from royal duties as he battles cancer, while Prince Edward and
