Overview
- Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie were photographed arriving together for King Charles' traditional pre-Christmas family lunch at Buckingham Palace on Dec. 16.
- Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor did not attend the gathering and was seen horseback riding in Windsor; People reports he is not expected at any of the royal family's Christmas events.
- Buckingham Palace previously confirmed a formal process to remove Andrew's styles, titles and honours and said formal notice has been served for him to surrender the Royal Lodge lease.
- Multiple outlets, citing the Mail on Sunday, report the sisters were invited to spend Christmas at Sandringham and are navigating a reported 'tug-of-love' over holiday plans, with Beatrice described as under pressure and Eugenie seen as likely to remain in Portugal.
- Separately, the Ministry of Defence said Andrew has reverted from the honorary rank of vice-admiral to commander (retired) Royal Navy, aligning with steps to remove other styles and titles.