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Queen’s special relationship with Prince Andrew proven once again as she seats him in prime spot for Philip funeral
PRINCE Andrew had prime position for his father's funeral and sat closest to The Queen.
The Duke of York sat alongside the Queen while Charles and Camilla were across the aisle at the socially-distanced ceremony.
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The Duke is long rumoured to be The Queen's favourite child and is her second-born son.
He sat adjacent to the Prince of Wales at St George's Chapel, Windsor due to their position in the line of succession.
Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall were opposite the Queen, closest to the high altar, with the Countess of Wessex, Lady Mountbatten Windsor, Prince Edward and Viscount Severn behind them.
Princess Anne took her place behind him and adjacent to the Wessex's with her husband Vice Admiral Sir Tim Lawrence.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge took their seats on the left of the chapel and Prince Harry sat opposite them.
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It comes as...
- A sombre Queen sat alone on the "saddest and most difficult day" as she bid farewell to husband prince Philip
- Prince Harry and William shared a private chat as they left the funeral
- The brothers sat facing each other during the service at St George's Chapel
- Meghan Markle left a handwritten note to Prince Philip
- The Duchess of Sussex watched the funeral from the US after not being able to fly to the UK for the service
- Prince Charles fought back tears at the emotional funeral
- Kate Middleton gave a touching nod to Diana and the Queen by wearing a pearl choker
- The Duke of Edinburgh's coffin was lowered into the Royal Vault
The rest of the 30 guests sat to the left of the Prince of Wales and behind the rest of the Royal Family.
It comes after reports that the Duke of York hopes that the funeral will help to fuel his comeback to public life.
Andrew has been kept out of the public eye ever since his car-crash interview with Newsnight's Emily Maitlis about his friendship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
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But he spoke publicly for the first time last week to pay tribute to his father and “grandfather of the nation.”
It is claimed that he spoke out because he has become more confident that he will be able to return to some of his royal duties in future.
The Duke of York believes that Brits will sympathise after seeing the more human side of him during the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral today.
Andrew has reportedly insisted on taking a full role during the funeral preparations and it has been said he will use his status as the Queen's favourite son to support her behind-the-scenes.
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