Prince Andrew and Princess Eugenie were conspicuously absent from this year’s Together At Christmas carol service, hosted by Princess Kate.
The annual festive event, which has been a royal tradition since 2021, saw the attendance of senior royals, including Prince William, their three children, Zara Tindall, and the Duchess of Edinburgh.
However, Prince Andrew and his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, were noticeably missing. According to reports, the Duke of York was not invited by Princess Kate.
Insiders told The Mail that even the suggestion of inviting Andrew, discreetly seated “behind a pillar,” was dismissed outright by event organizers.
Princess Eugenie, who has consistently attended the carol service in previous years, was also absent. Her decision to skip the event has raised eyebrows.
Reports from Express suggest that Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, might spend Christmas with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
This would mark a significant shift, as Harry and Meghan are believed to have extended a personal invitation to the couple to join them in California.
If true, this aligns with Eugenie’s ongoing close relationship with her cousin Harry, which has remained strong despite family tensions.
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The absence of both Andrew and Eugenie further highlights the strained dynamics within the royal household, particularly following Andrew’s public controversies.
Royal commentators speculate that Andrew’s omission reflects efforts to distance him from high-profile events associated with senior royals.
Meanwhile, Princess Kate’s carol service continues to shine as a celebration of royal unity and community spirit.
The event featured heartfelt tributes to Queen Elizabeth II, emphasizing the late monarch’s legacy of kindness and service.
For now, Eugenie’s holiday plans remain unconfirmed, but her absence, coupled with Andrew’s, underscores the evolving dynamics of the royal family.
As the royals forge ahead with a renewed focus on public duty, the guest list at events like these offers subtle insights into the shifting landscape of family ties and responsibilities.
