According to Express.co.ukhas reported that Prince Andrew - the one-time favourite child of Queen Elizabeth - had his invitation withdrawn by an organisation in Northern Ireland, as they worried his being there would “change the narrative” surrounding the event.
According to the publication, it was not the Royal Household who pulled out, but the hosts.
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The main event that the Duke of York won't be attending is a ceremony at Portrush railway station to celebrate its $8 million upgrades.
A spokesperson from Buckingham Palace confirmed that Andrew will be attending the Open Golf Championship, as he is a member and patron of the golf club in Portrush.
"The Duke of York has a full programme in Northern Ireland as founder of The Duke of York Young Champions Trophy," the official palace statement began.
"HRH will undertake a number of engagements related to the Tournament, at which there will be 66 sportsmen and women from 35 countries.
"The Duke will meet volunteers, supporters and representatives from local businesses, host the Tournament dinner, attend the Tournament and present prize."
The entire Royal Family has been rocked by the scandal.
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Prince Andrew's links to Jeffrey Epstein have been deeply damaging for the Royal Family, and sources claim that his mother, Queen Elizabeth, is 'concerned and distressed' by the scandal.
The Duke of York has remained fairly quiet about the allegations that he was aware of the sex offender's horrific 'paedophile ring.'
His first statement was to deny all knowledge of the sexual abuse and his second was to express his regret over visiting the former financier after his release from prison.
However, royal insiders toldThe Mailthat the allegations have brought "a lasting whiff of scandal to the monarchy."
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