The former Duke of York is reportedly banned from his most-loved hobby following his arrest last week.

06:43, Wed, Feb 25, 2026 Updated: 06:43, Wed, Feb 25, 2026

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has not been seen since last Thursday (Image: Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been dealt a huge blow this week after being banned from his favourite hobby. The former prince, who was arrested and released under investigation on suspicion of misconduct in public office last Thursday, has not been seen since he returned to his temporary Wood Farm home from police custody.

He is now unlikely to be seen publicly anytime soon, with reports suggesting he has been ordered not to go horse-riding. This is because he will no doubt be photographed.

A source told The Sun: “Since his arrest last week, he has been ordered not to go horse riding. It’s considered a bad look. They don’t think he should be seen grinning and smiling on his horse like he was in Windsor. But it was one of the few things he actually enjoyed doing so what on earth is he going to do with his time?”

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2 mins ago06:43 Jasmine Carey

Prince Edward pulls out of major royal event as health update issued

Prince Edward was forced to pull out of a major royal event in London yesterday due to being sick. The Duke of Edinburgh was expected to attend a ceremony at St James’s Palace alongside his brother, King Charles, Queen Camilla, Princess Anne and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester.

Charles presented the Queen Elizabeth Prizes for Higher and Further Education to 19 universities and colleges in recognition of their outstanding work. But Edward was nowhere to be seen during the grand affair, and now we know why.

It is understood that the Duke has been pacing himself after coming down with a cold and has opted to skip the event today.

Prince Edward

Prince Edward missed the event (Image: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

6 mins ago06:39 Jasmine Carey

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