I can't image the Archbishop of Canterbury would have passed comment on the disgraced son of the Head of The Church of England and the Monarch without the tacit agreement / approval of the Palace. I'm sure this was Welby 'testing the waters' of public opinion on behalf of the Royal Family.
Royal Flunky: "News of support for your re-introduction into public life on Good Morning Britain this morning Sir."
Prince Andrew: "At last! Who's speaking up for me? Emily Maitlis? David Attenborough? Stormzy? Don't tell me - my useless brother has finally grown a pair?"
Royal Flunky: "Err...