Overview
- Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie arrived together for the royal family’s early Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace and were warmly received.
- Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond said the sisters have not been accused of wrongdoing and indicated King Charles is protective of them, with Prince William seen as sympathetic to their situation.
- Prince Andrew did not attend; he was stripped of titles and told to vacate Royal Lodge in October after months of escalating scrutiny.
- Andrew denies all allegations linked to Jeffrey Epstein, while US lawmakers criticized his silence after requesting a transcribed interview about the relationship.
- Reporting continues to focus on where the sisters will spend Christmas, with commentary divided over potential plans for Sandringham or time with their father.