Princess Eugenie is widely recommended to join the Royal Family at Sandringham this Christmas, while King Charles is urged to use the festive season to underline family unity.
The possibility arises after Eugenie and Princess Beatrice made a notable appearance at the King’s pre-Christmas family lunch at Buckingham Palace on December 16.
The outing that reignited intrigue over who will and will not attend the traditional Christmas Day church walk in Norfolk.
While Eugenie’s presence seems increasingly likely, insiders suggest her older sister could be heading in the opposite direction.
According to a source who spoke with the sunBeatrice is expected to leave the UK for a skiing holiday with her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi.
“Beatrice didn’t want to risk causing any embarrassment,” the source said, adding that she was caught between loyalty to the King and concern for her parents.
“That’s why she and Eugenie attended the lunch at Buckingham Palace – it was a careful balancing act.”
The source added that Beatrice remains deeply grateful for the support shown by King Charles and Prince William during what has been a turbulent period for Andrew and Sarah Ferguson.
The source explained that he didn’t want it to seem like “they were snubbing anyone.”
Royal commentator Laura Windsor believes that this choice will not affect Princess Eugenie’s position in the slightest.
There is no reason for the 35-year-old not to receive an invite to Sandringham.
“Of course they will invite her,” Windsor said bluntly.
“She’s the girl. She’s not her father.”
“King Charles is a role model,” he said.
In Windsor’s view, Christmas Day at Sandringham should be treated exactly as it should be.
