Prince Andrew plays prominent role in Prince Philip memorial service

Royal makes first public appearance since settling sexual assault case filed against him by Virginia Giuffre

Prince Andrew has prompted controversy after playing a unexpectedly prominent role escorting the Queen into a memorial service for his father, Prince Philip, in the disgraced royal's first public appearance since settling the sexual assault case filed against him by Virginia Giuffre.

The ceremony in Westminster Abbey was held to mark a year since the Duke of Edinburgh's death after his funeral was attended by just 30 loved ones due to pandemic restrictions.