King Charles welcomes ‘recluse’ Prince Andrew back into the fold as royal comeback begins

Prince Andrew is set to join the rest of the Royal Family at Balmoral this summer, Express.co.uk has learned.

According to our well-placed source, the younger brother of King Charles will be joined by his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, their children Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, and grandchildren on the Scottish estate next week.

The insider adds that it will prove a welcome trip for the prince who has been a virtual recluse at Royal Lodge in Windsor since the beginning of the year.

“Andrew has hardly left Royal Lodge since Christmas so he’s very much looking forward to getting away with the rest of the family at Balmoral,” said the source.

“He’s turned into a bit of a recluse, so the girls are hoping that some nice family time with the children will help cheer him up a bit and bring him out of his shell.”

Express.co.uk was the first to reveal in July that Princess Kate will join Prince William and their three children at the Royal Family’s summer holiday this year.

The Sussexes have been left off the official guest list so that King Charles, 75, and Kate, Princess of Wales, 42, can enjoy family time following a difficult year.

“Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will not be joining the rest of the Royal Family,” said a source.

“The King is keen for it to be a happy family occasion which will see members of the family come together for just over a week to discuss plans for the future and to unwind.”