Queen continues to support 'favourite son' Prince Andrew because of his 'absolute loyalty'

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Despite shamed Prince Andrew's widely publicised involvement in the Jeffery Epstein sex scandal, there are constant reports that he is desperately trying to reestablish himself within royal life.

Many have also questioned the Queen's seemingly unwavering of her support for her son, with the monarch apparently unfazed by the Duke of York's legal troubles relating to sexual assault allegations made against him.

It is common knowledge that Andrew is considered to be Her Majesty's favourite child - and still holds the title despite his recent fall from grace.In a recent episode of The Mirror's royal podcast, Pod Save the Queen, famed biographer Andrew Morton explained their close relationship while promoting his 25th book: The Queen.The show's host, Zoe Forsey, spoke to the author and asked about Her Majesty's staunch support for her second son - and why he thinks Andrew will never lose his mother's confidence.Prince Andrew shocked everyone back in March when he was chosen to escort his mother into Westminster Abbey to attend the Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate the late Duke of Edinburgh's life and legacy.While Her Majesty came under fire for allowing her second son to play such a pivotal role in the ceremony, she has since refused him the right to stand on the Buckingham Palace balcony for Trooping the Colour and not let him attend the Order of the Garter procession.Following reports that Andrew is eager to have his royal title reinstated and return his life to normal, many people are asking why the monarch is continuing to stand by her son.Royal author Andrew Morton told Pod Save the Queen: "Prince Andrew has always been absolutely loyal to his mother.