PRINCESS Beatrice will stay away from her scandal-hit dad Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor this Christmas.
With festive cheer in short supply after he was stripped of his royal titles over the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, Bea plans to spend the festive season abroad.
She had a “dilemma” after being invited to Andy and Sarah’s last Christmas at the Windsor mansion before being turfed out — and also to join the King and rest of the royals at Sandringham.
But Bea, 37, has turned down both to “avoid embarrassment” and is going skiing with husband Edo Mapelli Mozzi and friends instead, The Sun can reveal.
Younger sister Princess Eugenie, 35, is in a similar quandary and it is not known where she will go for the festive period, although she is expected to spend it with hubby Jack Brooksbank.
With everything that’s gone, on he’s very much like the Grinch.
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An insider said: “With everything that’s gone, on he’s very much like the Grinch. It’s clear this year that festive cheer is in short supply.”
The Sun can reveal it will be the first time since he moved in 20 years ago that the King’s brother has failed to put up decorations outside Royal Lodge.
Two wreaths which adorned the gates to his home last year have not been put up this festive period.
She didn’t want it to look like they were snubbing anyone
A friend
And a Christmas tree which usually greeted guests on the roof has not been installed either, sources have said.
Beatrice has told friends she was “tormented” by the “tug” between invitations to be with the royals at Sandringham or her exiled parents at Royal Lodge.
One friend said: “Beatrice doesn’t want to cause any embarrassment and was torn between loyalty to the King and her parents.
“That is why with Eugenie they went to Buckingham Palace for the pre-Christmas family lunch.
“She appreciates the way that the King and William have looked after her during everything that has been happening with Andy and Sarah.
“She didn’t want it to look like they were snubbing anyone so it was easier to go off with friends.”
This year will be the ex-Yorks’ final Christmas at Royal Lodge after handing back their lease in October when the King stripped their titles amid the worsening Epstein crisis.
They were given a year to move out and it is understood that the logistics of moving mean it could take several more months.
The King will fund Andy’s new life including providing a home on his Sandringham estate.
Surrounded by bog
It is understood a sprawling but ramshackle collection of buildings called Marsh Farm, surrounded by a bog, has been earmarked.
But it needs extensive renovation before Andy can move in.
His former wife Sarah, 66, who has been living with him at Royal Lodge, is said to be looking for private accommodation of her own elsewhere.
While Andy and Sarah have lost their titles, Bea and Eugenie remain princesses and Charles is understood to be fond of both nieces.
Buckingham Palace declined to comment.
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