Prince Andrew is a long way from the world of wealth he was born into.

The Duke of York is no longer invited to exclusive parties or key events. He apparently remains at home these days and loves the commonplace pastime that most people like - watching television.

He was strippedof his royal patronages and military titles earlier this year.

According to a family acquaintance, Prince Andrew is a "virtual recluse" because "where would he go?"

"These days, he seldom goes out at all," they told The Telegraph. He seldom socializes in the evening."

"He used to go out solely to see the queen at the castle, and now he can't even do that," he says, adding that he only leaves his house to go horseback riding or walk the dogs.

Following the removal of Prince Andrew's royal titles in January, it has been disclosed that he and his sexual assault accuser Virginia Roberts Giuffre agreed a $12 million settlement, preventing any potentially damaging information from becoming public.

However, royal observers observed that he was not permitted to wear his military uniform at Queen Elizabeth II's burial last month, but was permitted to wear it as a "special token of respect" for the last vigil held at Westminster Hall.

According to an unidentified source, Prince Andrew wants to make things "as easy as possible, in sharp contrast to days gone by, rather than be a distraction," while also stating that he would like to remain associated with the family in the future.

"On a very intimate level, he wants to become a calming influence and sounding board inside the family."

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Nowadays, the father of two has shown to be much more "thoughtful and aware" than he was previously. Fortunately, he still has some royal benefits, such as access to a private chef, a full staff, and family money.

According to another source, Prince Andrew may not be the only family member striving to repair his ties with the royals, as King Charles III and Prince Harry are also attempting to reconcile their troubled relationship.

If the Duke of Sussex humiliates Queen Consort Camilla in his future book, he may forever jeopardize his prospects of being accepted back into the royal fold.

"If the book is released, trust will be irreparably destroyed, and he will never be invited into the next King's inner circle again."

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