Sarah Ferguson dealt 'huge blow' with King Charles 'sad' over Royal Family's celebrations
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Following the news that the Duke of York will no longer join the rest of the Royal Family for the Christmas celebrations at Sandringham House in Norfolk after his associations with an alleged Chinese spy, it became clear that someone else would also be affected.
Sarah, Duchess of York was, for many years, not invited to spend the festive period with her daughters and the royals. However, that all changed last year when she made a much-anticipated return after being welcomed back into the fold by King Charles, but unfortunately that will not happen again this year as she will not join Prince Andrew at the festivities.
It's a move that will come as a great shame to many, including the King, a leading royal expert has pointed out. "This will be a blow for Fergie," former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond exclusively tells OK! "She was so effusive last Christmas and was clearly delighted to be included in the family festivities after so many years in exile. But her loyalty has always been to Andrew and she will stick by his side… wherever they spend the day.".
Touching on how the blow will be softened slightly by the fact that both Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie appear set to be spending the big day with their respective in-laws, Jennie adds: "It seems that their daughters were both planning to celebrate Christmas away from Sandringham so that might make it easier for Fergie. This time of year is always complicated for families, especially when grandchildren come along.
"It could be that Andrew and Sarah will now go to Beatrice’s for the festivities as they are long standing friends with Edo’s parents (who are divorced but at least one of them could be included). Or perhaps the Duke will just stay holed up with Fergie at Royal Lodge, away from prying eyes, and lick his wounds.".
