Overview

• The Times reported that King Charles has decided Prince Andrew and Sarah, Duchess of York, will not be invited to the royal Christmas at Sandringham this year.
• Sources cited in coverage say the King wants the Yorks to remain “out of sight, out of mind” at future family occasions.
• Attention intensified after emails from 2011 showed Ferguson apologising to Jeffrey Epstein and calling him her “supreme friend,” leading seven charities to sever links with her.
• Royal commentator Jennie Bond urged further penalties, including stripping Andrew of the Order of the Garter and his Counsellor of State role, saying the public would welcome such steps.
• Other analysts cautioned that removing honours could draw fresh attention and may not resonate with the public, noting Andrew has already lost military titles, HRH styling, and most public duties since 2019.