NewsRoyalsRoyal FamilyLIVEUpdated 1 min agoAndrew Mountbatten-Windsor was spotted driving around the Sandringham estate with his bruised face beginning to heal - just hours before the working royals gather for the annual Trooping the ColourAndrew Mountbatten-Windsor pictured hours before Trooping the Colour today(Image: Bav Media)Disgraced Andrew has been spotted just hours before one of the Royal Family's biggest events of the year - with his mystery bruised face lingering.The former Duke of York was snapped driving close to his home in Sandringham - a week after he was last seen with a large bruise down his right cheek. However, the new photos taken today show the ex-prince's bruise has begun to fade.It comes as the nation will celebrate the King’s official birthday with the famous Trooping the Colour ceremony staged by some of the military’s most prestigious regiments.The royal family will join thousands of spectators in Whitehall for the annual event that will bring together the three services to mark Charles’ anniversary.Crowds will be treated to the sight of a royal carriage procession along The Mall as the King, Queen and the Princess of Wales, likely to be joined by her children, are guarded by a Sovereign’s Escort provided by the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment.Riding in the formation will be the royal colonels – Prince William , who is Colonel of the Welsh Guards; Princess Anne, Colonel of the Blues and Royals; and Prince Edward as Colonel of the Scots Guards.Guardsmen in their scarlet tunics and bearskin caps will deliver a display of precision marching on Horse Guards Parade, honed over weeks of practice and part of their ceremonial duties when not fighting soldiers. The national celebration is one of the highlights of the royal calendar and later will feature the royal family assembled on Buckingham Palace’s balcony for the traditional fly-past of RAF aircraft.‌Today09:52 BSTShamed Andrew spotted ahead of Trooping the Colour Disgraced Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been spotted just hours before Trooping the Colour with his mystery bruise beginning to fade.Photos taken of the ex-prince close to his Sandringham home yesterday, show him at the wheel of his car, with the mark on his face starting to heal.Last week, he was spotted with a huge bruise on his cheek - after being seen in public for the first time in weeks.Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor pictured hours before Trooping the Colour today(Image: Bav Media)Andrew spotted with a bruise on the right side of his face last week(Image: Bav Media)Today09:51 BSTRoyals in crisis at Trooping the Colour with Meghan and Harry wading in on protestsCome rain or shine, this year's Trooping the Colour is taking place under a dark cloud - even if the royals try to continue with "business as usual".As a celebration of the monarch's official birthday, it's one of the biggest events in the royal calendar and showcases the best of the House of Windsor's pomp, pageantry and tradition.But this year, a long shadow has been cast over what should be an easy win for King Charles and the working royals.Read the full story hereTrooping the Colour 2025(Image: Ian Vogler / Daily Mirror)Today09:48 BSTCelebrities and athletes lead the King’s Birthday Honours list Rugby league great Kevin Sinfield, actress Dame Helen Mirren and six of the European Championship-winning Lionesses lead the King’s Birthday Honours.Sinfield was knighted, becoming Sir Kevin, while members of the England women’s football team were made Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE). At 20 years old, rising star forward Michelle Agyemang is the youngest recipient on the list.Goalkeeper Hannah Hampton, forwards Alessia Russo and Lauren James, and defender Jess Carter were also honoured. Actress Dame Helen Mirren was made a Companion of Honour for services to drama.Special honours are given to people who make outstanding contributions to their community and the country, with the King’s Birthday Honours acknowledging 1,182 recipients from every part of the UK.Read the full story hereToday09:48 BSTPrince George and Prince Louis shared sweet exchange in Trooping the Colour carriageA lip reader has revealed what Prince Louis asked his brother Prince George as the Royal Family made their entrance at Trooping the Colour last year.Roars of delight rang out from the gathered crowds as George, alongside his mischievous younger brother Louis, were spotted making their way to the King's birthday celebrations along the Mall in London.The two royal brothers were seen beaming and chatting animatedly as their open carriage made its way along the Mall on a gloriously bright morning last June. A professional lip reader has since disclosed precisely what she believes the young duo were discussing.Read the full story herePrince George and Prince Louis(Image: AP)Today09:48 BSTPrince Harry's 'awkward moment' with Meghan at Trooping the Colour explainedThe annual Trooping the Colour is due to get underway soon, with members of the Royal Family and royal enthusiasts descending on the Mall to mark King Charles' birthday.Following the Horse Guards Parade and during the RAF flypast, the senior members of the Firm will gather on the Buckingham Palace balcony, which has famously served as the backdrop for numerous iconic moments.One particular instance dates back to the 2019 Trooping the Colour, which marked the last occasion Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attended the annual ceremony.As all the royals waved at devoted supporters lining the Mall and took in the RAF flypast, sharp-eyed observers believed they caught an uncomfortable moment between Harry and Meghan, creating a somewhat strained atmosphere on the balcony.Read the full story herePrince Harry and Meghan Markle during the Trooping the Colour procession in 2019(Image: Justin Goff Photos/Getty Images)‌