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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson Expected at Private Royal Christening in First Family Appearance Since Sanctions

The service is set to be tightly managed to keep attention on Princess Beatrice’s daughter rather than her sidelined parents.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets report the pair are expected at Athena Mapelli Mozzi’s christening on Friday, Dec. 12, at the Chapel Royal in St James’s Palace.
  • Reports say King Charles was invited but is not expected to attend, and Prince William and Catherine are also not expected to be there.
  • Sources cited by UK outlets say Andrew will avoid official photographs and cameras, with the ceremony kept private for close family and friends.
  • Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank are expected to attend, with Princess Nina of Greece and Denmark and Gabriela Peacock reported as godmothers.
  • Separately, The Crown Estate told parliamentarians its initial assessment is that dilapidations at Royal Lodge will likely wipe out any compensation to Andrew on early lease surrender.