{"id":2211717,"date":"2025-12-25T09:33:49","date_gmt":"2025-12-25T09:33:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2211717"},"modified":"2025-12-25T09:33:49","modified_gmt":"2025-12-25T09:33:49","slug":"royal-family-to-celebrate-christmas-day-together-at-sandringham-without-andrew","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/royal-family-to-celebrate-christmas-day-together-at-sandringham-without-andrew\/","title":{"rendered":"Royal family to celebrate Christmas Day together at Sandringham \u2013 without Andrew"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The Royal Family is set to gather at Sandringham for their traditional Christmas Day celebrations. Last year, the Prince of Wales revealed the festive occasion involved 45 family members &#8220;all in one room.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">However, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and his former wife, Sarah Ferguson, will not be among the guests.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Andrew, who was stripped of his royal titles and banished from the family due to his connections with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, remains off the official list.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">His name has recently resurfaced in headlines following the latest release of the &#8220;Epstein files.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Andrew continues to vehemently deny any wrongdoing.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal dialogue\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Sarah Ferguson and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor (PA)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The royal family usually walk to church on Christmas morning and enjoy a traditional turkey roast with all the trimmings, before sitting down to watch the King\u2019s Christmas broadcast on television.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Last year, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/charles\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Charles;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Charles<\/a> used his Christmas address to pay tribute to the \u201cselfless\u201d doctors and nurses who provided \u201cstrength, care and comfort\u201d during cancer treatment for him and the Princess of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/wales\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Wales;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Wales<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"The Princess of Wales with Princess Charlotte playing piano (ITV handout)\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/ZQa.O.6FuRN8mzmah0jL7Q--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/the_independent_577\/df04e57e667bbb5be71d4823094bf014\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal dialogue\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>The Princess of Wales with Princess Charlotte playing piano (ITV handout)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Their Christmas Day celebrations come after the Princess of Wales and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/princess-charlotte\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Princess Charlotte;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Princess Charlotte<\/a>\u2019s pre-recorded Christmas piano duet aired.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The mother and daughter sat together to play a piece they know well by <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/scottish\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Scottish;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Scottish<\/a> composer Erland Cooper, for Kate\u2019s Christmas carol concert.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Kate and Charlotte\u2019s piano performance was for the Together at Christmas concert, held at <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/westminster\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Westminster;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Westminster<\/a> Abbey on December 5, and was pre-recorded last week so did not feature at the live event \u2013 but it was aired as part of the ITV1 screening of the service on Christmas Eve.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The Waleses are spending the festive season together, but will visit the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/norfolk\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Norfolk;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Norfolk<\/a> royal residence on Christmas Day.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The family-of-five experienced a major change just a few weeks ago when they moved into their eight-bedroom \u201cforever home\u201d, Forest Lodge in Windsor Great Park.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The change is seen as a fresh start for the Waleses after Kate\u2019s recovery from cancer, which she announced at the start of 2025, following what William branded a \u201cbrutal\u201d 2024.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Cardinal Vincent Nichols (PA)\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"1234\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/LL01yVBG8303oGtJfgBqyw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEyMzQ7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/the_independent_577\/00e492070a3833b9dc464726fedf7308\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" 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Here we find our consolation and reassurance in the Lord.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cEvery day we face stories of increasing division in our society. Here, in him, we are given the source and pathway to cohesion and unity in our human family.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source uk.news.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Royal Family is set to gather at Sandringham for their traditional Christmas Day celebrations. Last year, the Prince of Wales revealed the festive occasion involved 45 family members &#8220;all in one room.&#8221; However, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and his former wife, Sarah Ferguson, will not be among the guests. 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