It emerged last week that the disgraced Duke of York, 64, had kept in contact with the late serial sex trafficker for longer than he initially led on.

Prince Andrew has become comfortably Britain's least popular royal, creating significant pressure on Charles to disown him. The king has stopped financially supporting his brother, however, there have still been times when Andrew has been seen chatting warmly with royal family members on his way in or out of church.

Stanley Tucci to dine with King Charles and Queen at state banquet ahead of Italy trip - Charles and Camilla to visit Italy and the Vatican in April