Princess Beatrice has reportedly decided not to see her father for his final Christmas in the Royal Lodge, after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s disgrace deepened following the release of the Epstein files
Princess Beatrice has reportedly decided to not see her disgraced parents, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson for Christmas this year, as the scandal surrounding their involvement with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein continues.
It has been reported that Beatrice, who is the eldest daughter of the former Duke and Duchess of York, turned down an invitation to join her parents for their final Christmas in the Royal Lodge before they are evicted in the new year. It is also understood that Beatrice was invited to spend the festive period with the Royal Family at Sandringham, but she declined.
Instead, she has reportedly decided to go skiing abroad with husband Edo Mapelli Mozzi and friends. Her younger sister, Princess Eugenie, is in a similar quandary and it is expected she will spend the festive period with husband Jack Brooksbank.
Beatrice’s snub is the latest in a long line of hits against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who had his royal titles stripped over his relationship with billionaire paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Beatrice reportedly sought advice from her friends over the decision to not see her parents for Christmas, as an insider told The Sun.
A friend of the princess told the publication: “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.”
The source added of the former prince Andrew : “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.”
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