
What Christmas will look like for Prince Andrew and Fergie as they are sidelined from royal festivities
The IndependentGet the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy When King Charles leads the Royal family on their traditional Christmas Day walk to St Mary Magdalene church, one notable absence will draw attention: his embattled younger brother, the Duke of York. Fergie made a return to the royal fold last December, joining the family for their annual Christmas Day walkabout for the first time in 30 years – a significant moment after her high-profile divorce from Andrew in 1996. open image in gallery Fergie made a return to the royal fold last December, joining the family for their annual Christmas Day walkabout for the first time in 30 years But instead of returning to the estate for festivities this year, she and Andrew have been sidelined and will likely remain at their Royal Lodge home on the Windsor grounds instead - missing the high-profile walk to Mary Magdalene church, gift swapping in in Sandringham’s White Room and a Boxing Day shoot. open image in gallery Andrew walks with his brother Charles at the head of the royal family on the way to Church on Christmas Day 2017 “Somehow or other, I think that Fergie and Andrew will be with Beatrice, Edo and the kids, either at Royal Lodge or the in-laws,” she told The Telegraph. Prior to Andrew’s family taking up residence in the Royal Lodge, it was occupied by King George VI and the Queen Mother when they were still the Duke and Duchess of York.
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