Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson at last year’s Christmas (Image: Getty)
The Royal Family were all smiles this morning as they walked to St Mary Magdalene church on the Sandringham Estate for a festive service.
and Queen Camilla led the family to the church on Christmas Day as crowds of wellwishers gathered to wish them a Merry Christmas.
A number of royals joined the King, 76, and Queen, 77, including , Princess Kate and their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
Princess Anne was also spotted on the walk to church, along with Mike and Zara Tindall.
While the family seemed to be in good spirits, one royal who usually attends Christmas at Sandringham, including the annual walkabout, was noticeably missing – .
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Despite the fact he was originally expecting to spend the festive period with the Royal Family and ex wife Sarah Ferguson, this plan changed last week after the Duke of York, 64, following his friendship with Chinese businessman Yang Tengbo, who is now suspected to be a spy.
Mr Yang denies claims he is a spy and Andrew’s office confirmed that the duke ceased all contact with him after concerns were raised.
However, the friendship has left at the centre of the scandal, resulting in the duke’s decision with the King at Sandringham.
Just last week, the prince also at Buckingham Palace.
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Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson were at Sandringham last year (Image: ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Instead of being at Sandringham with the Royal Family today, Andrew is instead in Windsor with ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, 65.
It is believed that the couple will enjoy a Christmas dinner together.
Their daughters and had planned to spend the festivities with their respective in-laws, but Beatrice and her family changed plans at the last minute after the pregnant royal was advised against overseas travel.