This morning they spotted Prince Andrew driving his Range Rover from Royal Lodge, Windsor. Currently 64 years old, the Duke of York was dressed more informally; he wore a navy shirt combined with a maroon jumper of the same brand. It’s the first time he has been seen in public since rumors emerged about why he won’t be joining the Royals for Christmas at Sandringham.
Royal Lodge quiet holiday
Unlike other members of the royal family, Prince Andrew will spend this time in his home in Royal Lodge with his former wife, Sarah Ferguson. Both the Duke’s daughters Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice—have chosen to celebrate the end-of-year holiday with their husbands—United Grandfather and Grandmother—and therefore the Duke and the Duchess shall ultimately spend Christmas alone at home.
Luncheon hosted pre-Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace
The Royal Family’s annual pre-Christmas lunch is scheduled for tomorrow at Buckingham Palace. This is a touching ceremonial function presided over by Charles, the king. More than 70 close members of the family attend it before they proceed to the Christmas celebrations in Sandringham. This gathering will be private, and both Andrew and Sarah Ferguson have been invited. But it still remains uncertain if they will grace the occasion.
Prince Andrew stepped away from the public Christmas Day events because some uncertain speculation and rumors were surrounding him. One of the main speculations was that he had a good relationship with Chinese spy Yang Tengbo. However, this year he was seen to have participated in the family lunch. This sort of meeting indicates that Prince Andrew is optimistic about making or maintaining a good relationship with his family.
Conclusion
Prince Andrew is reported to have a calm and quiet holiday season; he is focusing on spending time with his family’s lodge (Sarah Ferguson). As his presence at the pre-Christmas lunch is not so certain, this gathering could build an opportunity for him to reconnect with the wider Royal Family.
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