This yr, Sarah and Prince Andrew will spend Christmas quietly at their shared residence, Royal Lodge
Sarah Ferguson’s joyful return to Sandringham for Christmas final yr marked a big second, as she joined the Royal Household’s festive celebrations for the primary time since 1991.
Accompanying Prince Andrew, she warmly greeted well-wishers outdoors the Church of St Mary Magdalene and expressed her happiness in a heartfelt message to her followers:
“We’re having fun with one another’s firm and feeling grateful at this time. I hope everybody has a beautiful day. Completely satisfied Christmas to anybody who celebrates and season’s greetings to all!”
The festive reunion was a spotlight for Sarah, who even made headlines by breaking royal custom through the Christmas lunch.
Nonetheless, this yr tells a really totally different story. Sarah and Prince Andrew will spend Christmas quietly at their shared residence, Royal Lodge, away from the royal festivities at Sandringham.
The choice comes amid ongoing controversy surrounding Andrew’s alleged hyperlinks to a Chinese language spy.
Studies recommend it was Sarah who urged Andrew to say no his invitation to each the Sandringham celebrations and the pre-Christmas royal lunch at Buckingham Palace, guaranteeing a extra subdued vacation for the pair this yr.
Their plans stand in stark distinction to final yr’s public celebration, exhibiting how a lot can change in only one yr.