Prince Andrew’s ‘new job’ after Royal Family fall from grace

has retreated further away from the public eye over the last few months after being involved in another scandal.

The Duke of York, who stepped down from life as a senior working royal in 2019, made headlines again just weeks before Christmas when it was confirmed he had Yang Tengbo.

Although Tengbo denied claims he was a spy, with the prince having insisted he had ceased all contact with him once suspicions were first raised, their once close friendship turned heads, with the duke, 64, plans at Sandringham as a result.

Since then, Andrew has very few times, with the duke retreating from royal life more than ever before.

Former royal that she believes Andrew is now focused on the job of being a “doting grandad”, especially following the birth of his daughter ’s second daughter Athena Elizabeth Rose Mapelli Mozzi last week.

: “I think family has become ever more important for the beleaguered , and perhaps one of his main roles in life these days is to be a doting grandad.

“And I’m sure that Fergie will be just as besotted as little Athena’s parents clearly are.

“I think it’s a rather lovely name and it’s about time that the Royal family moved away from strictly traditional names.

“These days everyone seems to be coming up with unusual names – though I’m sure in a month or two there will be Athenas popping up everywhere.”

While has had a tough few months, this is not the only time the duke has faced heavy scrutiny.

He was initially as a result of his past friendship with the convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, which was followed by the prince being

He denied all allegations put against him.

He was then as a result of a US court case into these allegations, which was eventually settled financially.