Overview
- Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie joined the royal family’s Christmas Day walk to St Mary Magdalene Church at Sandringham, a high-profile appearance that did not include their parents.
- Royal witness Karen Anvil reported an upbeat crowd reaction, saying many onlookers expressed relief at seeing the sisters and shared viral footage of a brief exchange with Beatrice.
- Body-language analyst Judi James described the procession as choreographed and said Prince Edward appeared positioned as a supportive “royal airbag,” with the sisters limiting close interactions with fans.
- Anvil contrasted Eugenie’s outward confidence with Beatrice’s more guarded demeanor and noted that Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi looked unusually alert before relaxing after the service.
- Tyla reported that King Charles personally approved the sisters’ invitations, while a Rob Shuter Substack account, cited by SheKnows, claimed Prince William opposed the move, assertions that remain based on limited sourcing.