Norfolk aristocrats urge Prince Andrew's partial return after recent arrest

A striking image of Prince Andrew leaving Aylsham police station has become emblematic, but influential north-Norfolk society members now argue he should not remain shunned. Three months after his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office, Andrew was reportedly forced to flee a masked assailant near his Sandringham residence. The Earl and Countess of Leicester, owners of the 25,000-acre Holkham estate, have already entertained him and contend he merits a modest welcome back.

Their position is likely to be mirrored by other regional families such as the Buxtons, Barclays and Buscalls. The story also weaves in unrelated celebrity items, including Trinny Woodall’s AI job-search advice, a Game of Thrones-themed party attended by Lila Moss, and updates on Courteney Cox’s split and David Walliams’ publishing fallout.