King Charles was left “a little sad” after Sarah Ferguson’s pulled out from celebrating Christmas at Sandringham, a royal commentator has claimed.
The Duchess of York, 65, and her ex-husband, Prince Andrew, 64, will not join King Charles and the Royal Family on Wednesday in Sandringham.
Sarah Ferguson is understood to have convinced her ex-husband to avoid royal Christmas celebrations as he is currently wrapped up in a scandal over his links to an alleged Chinese spy.
Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond suggested that the King and Sarah Ferguson have a good relationship.
King Charles was left “a little sad” after Sarah Ferguson’s pulled out from celebrating Christmas at Sandringham, according to a royal commentator
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She said: “This will be a blow for Fergie.”
“She was so effusive last Christmas and was clearly delighted to be included in the family festivities after so many years in exile,” Bond added.
“But her loyalty has always been to Andrew and she will stick by his side… wherever they spend the day.”
Sarah and Andrew are set to spend the day at Royal Lodge in Windsor where the former couple reside.
Sarah Ferguson is a former working member of the Royal FamilyReutersSpeaking about the pair avoiding festivities at Sandringham, Bond told OK!: “I think the King has a soft spot for Fergie, especially after their shared cancer experience.
“She always brings a spot of fun to proceedings.
“So he will probably be a little sad that she will now stay away from Sandringham, to stand shoulder to shoulder with her ex.”
Princess Eugenie, 34, will also reportedly miss the Sandringham celebrations as she will spend the day with her husband, Jack Brooksbank’s family.
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Princess Eugenie will reportedly miss the Sandringham celebrations, however, Beatrice will attended
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The youngest daughter of the Duke and Duchess of York shares two sons with her husband, August, three, and Ernest, one.
Princess Beatrice, 36, will join the King Charles this Christmas after changing her travel plans.
Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi and the elder Princess of York, who are expecting their second child in the early spring, originally planned to spend the festive period abroad with Edoardo’s Italian family.
However, she has received medical advice and been guided not to travel long distances.