Prince Andrew beams in first outing after missing Sandringham Christmas

Prince Andrew makes first appearance after Chinese spy controversy

Prince Andrew beams in first outing after missing Sandringham Christmas
Prince Andrew beams in first outing after missing Sandringham Christmas

King Charles' brother, Prince Andrew has been spotted in Windsor exactly a month after missing Royal Family Christmas at Sandringham Palace. 

As reported by Hello! the Duke of York has been photographed riding a horse outside Windsor Castle in his first ever public appearance after pulling himself out of Christmas celebrations hosted by the monarch and his wife at the Royal Estate. 

In an exclusive photo obtained by the outlet, Andrew could be seen flashing a wide smile on the stables. 

The 64-year-old was wearing a blue jumper with black bottoms and a safety helmet to avoid any possible injury. 

While in another photo, Andrew was seen driving his Range Rover at the Royal Lodge to the paddock. 

This appearance of Andrew came weeks after he was embroiled in a controversy of having "close ties" with an alleged Chinese spy, Yang Tenbo, who was banned in the UK last month. 

As this scandal emerged just a few days before the Christmas therefore, Andrew had to pull himself out of all kinds of celebrations with the royal family to avoid strict media scrutiny. 

He and his wife Sarah Ferguson celebrated Christmas at the Royal Lodge alone, while all members of the royal family including their elder daughter Princess Beatrice joined her relatives at Sandringham.

Princess Leonor sends touching video message to her newly-graduated sister Sofia
Princess Leonor sends touching video message to her newly-graduated sister Sofia
Princess Infanta Sofia celebrated her milestone academic achievement with King Felipe and Queen Letizia in the UK
Princess Infanta Sofia dazzles in red at her prestigious graduation event
Princess Infanta Sofia dazzles in red at her prestigious graduation event
Spain’s Princess Infanta Sofia wrapped her IB journey with a grand graduation ceremony in the UK
Prince William, Harry may stay estranged 'forever' as royal feud deepens
Prince William, Harry may stay estranged 'forever' as royal feud deepens
Prince Harry and Prince William have been facing estrangement since the Duke stepped down from his senior royal titles
Princess Ariane celebrates graduation in style after wrapping IB in Italy
Princess Ariane celebrates graduation in style after wrapping IB in Italy
The Netherlands' King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima join daughter, Princess Ariane, during her major academic milestone
King Charles makes heartwarming move ahead of his royal visit to Canada
King Charles makes heartwarming move ahead of his royal visit to Canada
Queen Camilla and King Charles will commence their esteemed visit to Canada next week
Princess Kate on verge of making history once King Charles approves major role
Princess Kate on verge of making history once King Charles approves major role
The Princess of Wales awaits King Charles' green light to reach a historic milestone after 115 years
Meghan Markle earns flattering nickname from Netflix CEO amid big blow to Harry
Meghan Markle earns flattering nickname from Netflix CEO amid big blow to Harry
Netflix CEO, Ted Sarandos' admiration for Meghan Markle comes amid the reports major snub to Prince Harry
Crown Princess Victoria enjoys hiking in joyful new royal initiative: SEE
Crown Princess Victoria enjoys hiking in joyful new royal initiative: SEE
Sweden’s Crown Princess Victoria visits Norra Kvill National Park as part of her fun new initiative
Prince Albert, Princess Charlene bring joy to sick children at Monaco Grand Prix
Prince Albert, Princess Charlene bring joy to sick children at Monaco Grand Prix
Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco warmly interacted with children battling rare pediatric liver diseases
King Charles cautioned over Trump remarks on upcoming Canada tour
King Charles cautioned over Trump remarks on upcoming Canada tour
The British King is set to address the nation as he will deliver the 'speech from the throne' in Ottawa
Meghan Markle secures ‘much-reduced’ Netflix deal with Prince Harry sidelined
Meghan Markle secures ‘much-reduced’ Netflix deal with Prince Harry sidelined
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex signed lucrative contract with Netflix in 2020, which is about end this year
Prince Louis sweet bond with late Queen at her platinum jubilee revealed
Prince Louis sweet bond with late Queen at her platinum jubilee revealed
Royal Family enjoyed the RAF flypast at the late Queen Elizabeth II's final Trooping the Colour celebration