Prince Andrew accompanies Queen Elizabeth II at Prince Philip's memorial service in first appearance after sex case settlement

The Duke of York has been spotted personally accompanying the Queen on their way to the memorial service for the late Prince Phillip. The pair are travelling by car from Windsor Castle to Westminster Abbey and it is believed that Andrew will have a front-row seat close to his royal siblings.

Andrew's brother, the Earl of Wessex will be situated on his left alongside Edward's family, the Countess of Wessex and their children Lady Louise Windsor and James, Viscount Severn. To his right will be the Princess Royal, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurance, the Duchess of Cornwall, the Prince of Wales and the Queen.

The memorial will also be attended by Prince George and Princess Charlotte alongside the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge who will all be sat behind the Queen. Behind Andrew and Edward’s family will be Peter Phillips, Zara and Mike Tindall and their daughters.

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It comes despite Andrew paying millions out of court earlier this month to settle a civil sexual assault case. It is believed that this will be seen as a major signal of support from the monarch to her second son.

The duke stepped down from public affairs over his friendship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. The Queen decided to attend the memorial in a last-minute decision, after previous health issues saw her miss engagements.

Hundreds of people including 30 foreign royals and a variety of representatives from Phillip's charities have been spotted gathering for the special thanksgiving service in honour of the country's longest-serving consort. It is seen as a special opportunity for the Queen to remember her husband of 73 years among family and friends after