Andrew Windsor has reportedly gone to his mother Queen Elizabeth II and asked for a new role within the royal family.
This comes as he retired from official duties in 2019 over his links to Jeffrey Epstein.
But now he's apparently informed the Queen that he can't spend the rest of his days sitting around and riding horses.
But is there any pathway for him to come back?
Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams joined Early Edition.
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