Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is reported to be declining an invitation connected to King Charles spending time in Scotland at Balmoral. Metro says Andrew feels he is “no longer part of the royal family” after the invitation does not materialize, citing a friend who says he will not be joining.

Both outlets describe the same basic claim: King Charles invites Andrew to join the family in Scotland. However, the framing differs. Metro emphasizes Andrew’s personal stance and perceived exclusion, suggesting a wider sense of separation from royal duties and family life. The Daily Express focuses more directly on Andrew “rejecting” the invite, presenting the decision as an explicit refusal rather than primarily a reaction to snubbing.

Neither outlet, as provided, includes further details on the reasons for Andrew’s reported decision or whether the invitation was formally communicated.