Former Duke of York rides horse on Sandringham estate

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former Duke of York, has been photographed riding a horse on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk this week, marking his first known equestrian outing since his relocation there earlier this year. The 66-year-old, who has largely stayed out of public view since his exile from Windsor, was seen wearing a blue shirt, riding trousers, boots, and a helmet during an approximately hour-long ride.

The horses were reportedly sent from Windsor by King Charles on a temporary loan. A source described Mountbatten-Windsor as "bored rigid" and said that even having the horse for a few days was preferable to inactivity. The source noted that riding had been a regular outdoor activity for him when he lived at Windsor.

Royal aides had previously discouraged or banned him from public horseback riding, fearing it would be a "bad look" while he remains under police investigation. He was arrested on February 19, his 66th birthday, by Thames Valley Police on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The investigation centers on allegations that he leaked government information to convicted financier Jeffrey Epstein during his tenure as a UK trade envoy....