Prince Andrew leads the pack at King Constantine of Greece's memorial service: Duke of York grins as he greets royal guests and takes them to their seats in rare public appearance alongside ex-wife Fergie

Prince Andrew was seen leading members of the Royal Family at a service of thanksgiving at Windsor Castle for the late King Constantine of Greece.

King Charles III missed the service as his treatment for cancer continues, while Prince William had been due to give a reading but pulled out for ‘personal reasons’.

The Prince of Wales is understood to have called the family to apologise, while Kensington Palace confirmed the Princess was ‘doing well’ as she recovers at home.

But the Duke of York was pictured leading the pack as mourners arrived for the service.

Filing behind Prince Andrew was Sarah, the Duchess of York, followed by Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence, Zara and Mike Tindall, and Princess Anne.

Prince Andrew was seen leading members of the Royal Family at a service of thanksgiving at Windsor Castle for the late King Constantine of Greece

Britain’s Prince Andrew, Duke of York and Sarah, Duchess of York, arriving this morning

Prince Andrew was seen leading members of the Royal Family at a service of thanksgiving at Windsor Castle for the late King Constantine of Greece

Although other major royals were absent, Prince Andrew was joined by Queen Camilla, who  appeared to grin as she arrived at the Castle this morning, and was greeted at the door.

She smiled warmly at those gathered to meet her, before entering the venue and adopting a solemn and dignified silence.

They will be joined by the late king’s widow Queen Anne-Marie, their eldest son, Crown Prince Pavlos and other members of the Greek royal family for the service in the nave of the 15th century chapel.

Prince Andrew was present along with Sarah, Duchess of York and his daughters Princess Eugenie and Beatrice because it was deemed a personal family event.

It is also understood that the Duke of York was attending the service as a member of the British Royal Family and had been invited by the Greek Royal Family.

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