Princess Beatrice and Eugenie U-turn as they show up for royal Christmas in Sandringham
Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie made an appearance in Sandringham today.
Fans wish the Royal Family a Merry Christmas
Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie joined the Royal Family’s annual Christmas appearance in Sandringham. Following weeks of bombshell revelations about their parents’ links to convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, the princesses appeared united as they were surrounded by their royal relatives.
Both princesses looked lovely in burgundy and maroon. Reports previously suggested Beatrice would skip today's outing and go on holiday abroad but it turned out not to be the case as she was snapped close to her sister following the church service. The King and Queen today led the Royal Family's walk to church this morning, as they headed to St Mary Magdalene Church on the Sandringham Estate for a festive service. Beatrice and Eugenie’s parents, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson, did not attend, after they were stripped of their titles and forced to vacate Royal Lodge, their home in Windsor since 2008.
It came after waves of humiliation for both of them regarding their relationship with the late US financier.
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The Royal Family showed up in a united front today as they walked the short distance from Sandringham House to St Mary Magdalene Church on Charles's private Sandringham Estate.
Charles and Camilla were joined by the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Princess Royal and husband Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, Anne's daughter Zara Tindall and her husband, former England rugby player Mike Tindall.
After the service, the royal family came out and met well-wishers with George, Charlotte and Louis receiving handfuls of gifts.
Future King George clutched a soft toy as did his younger brother Louis, while Charlotte could be seen reaching over to collect a present.
Charlotte gave one royal fan in a wheelchair a hug, reaching down to embrace the woman who was wrapped in a blanket to keep warm.
Last year, Beatrice attended as she was heavily pregnant and was urged to stay in England. Meanwhile, Eugenie spent the holidays with her in-laws.
It followed the furore sparked by their father’s association with an alleged Chinese spy.
