Royal Christmas plans in chaos as family members left in limbo
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Royal Family Christmas plans have been plunged into chaos after two members of the Firm are thought to be waiting for their invitations.
Prince Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson are still waiting for formal invitations to the Firm's festive celebrations, friends of the couple have claimed.
Christmas this year also comes after King Charles and Princess Kate both battled cancer, with the pair taking time away from royal duties to focus on their recovery.
A friend of Prince Andrew’s has spoken out about the impact the royal health crises have had on this year's Christmas plans.
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They said: “It will be a quieter Christmas than last year, but the question is, how quiet?"
The insider continued to tell The Daily Beast: "Usually everyone would know what bits they are invited to by now. This year, it’s just wait and see.”
Prince Andrew, 64, stepped down from royal duties in 2019 after his career-ending Newsnight interview, where he discussed his friendship with the late convicted sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein.
One royal event Andrew continues to attend is the royal walkabout on the Sandringham Estate each Christmas.
King Charles and Camilla lead Royal Family to church service at Sandringham in 2023
PALast year, he was joined by his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, who had not publicly celebrated Christmas with the Royal Family since 1991.
GB News has contacted the Duke and Duchess of York for comment in relation to their Christmas invitations.
King Charles is expected to still be receiving cancer treatment in December.
He has been touring Australia and Samoa in recent days and has sought to maintain a light schedule.
Princess Kate and Prince William, pictured walking in the grounds of Sandringham House with their children and Mia Tindall last yearPALATEST ROYAL NEWS:
Fergie appeared to enjoy being back with the royals at Sandringham last year
PAAt one lunch held in his honour, for example, he only stayed for 10 minutes.
Princess Kate, 42, is also thought to be hosting a "rival party" at Anmer Hall with Prince William, Carole Middleton and Michael Middleton.
Friends of the couple have claimed it will be "notable for its studied informality" in comparison to Charles's celebrations at Sandringham House.
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