Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson declined King Charles’ invitation to celebrate Christmas together.
The Duke and Duchess of York, and their daughters Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie will not be in attendance for morning church services or lunch with the royal family at the Sandringham House, People magazine reported.
Prince Andrew was revealed to recently have contact with an alleged Chinese spy, Sky News reported. His office released a statement on Friday, saying he had cut ties with the Chinese businessman on the “advice” from officials, but that the pair had never discussed anything of a “sensitive nature.”
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Prince Andrew will not be attending Christmas services with the royal family. (Steve Parsons/Getty Images)
The Duke of York is eighth in line to the throne, but his controversial friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, along with allegations of sexual assault, forced the Palace to strip Andrew of his military affiliations and royal patronages in January 2022.
Andrew is also no longer a senior working royal following the unfolding of his friendship with Epstein.