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Prince William and Kate Middleton will not attend the Royal Family’s traditional pre-Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace today, according to reports.

for Christmas this year. Instead, the Duke of York, 64, will “honourably withdraw” from the royal family’s Christmas celebrations at their estate in Sandringham, England to avoid being a distraction, according to the BBC.It is expected that Andrew will remain home at Royal Lodge in Windsor Park — the palatial estate he has fought to remain in after King Charles attempted to evict him.

Prince Andrew has reportedly been advised to skip the Royal family's iconic Christmas gathering at Sandringham this year amid fresh controversies linked to his name. Following reports around his association with the alleged Chinese spy Yang Tengbo, now barred from the UK, Prince Andrew finds himself out of what was expected to be one of the grandest festive reunions on his brother King Charles III's estate in Norfolk - where 45 royals were anticipated to revel in Christmas Day festivities there.

An alleged Chinese spy, who reportedly had close connections with Prince Andrew, is said to have known the ins and outs of his Royal Lodge residence without drawing attention.This revelation surfaced following the release of photographs showing the Duke of York, aged 64, at a gathering with the supposed spy, identified only as H6, a former government employee.The images have sparked controversy since H6 has been barred from entering the UK after being tagged as an operative by Tory ex-Home Secretary Suella Braverman in July 2023 for "deceptive activity" on behalf of the Chinese Communist Party. Conservative former security minister Tom Tugendhat expressed concerns over the potential influence the alleged agent might have had on the royal.

BBC News reports.British officials reportedly believe that the 50-year-old man was a member of the Chinese Communist Party, and had secretly worked for its United Front Work Department.On Friday, the unnamed man had lost his appeal against the UK government’s decision to ban him from the country, effective immediately from March 2023.While it’s unclear exactly how he and Andrew, 64, became acquainted, the disgraced royal previously invited his former business adviser to his birthday party in 2020.At the party, he allegedly told Andrew that he couldn’t act on his behalf when dealing with potential Chinese investors, the outlet adds. He also received an invite to join the royals at their estate in Windsor.According to the published ruling, in which the man is referred to as H6, the judge said that former home secretary Suella Braverman was entitled to conclude that [H6] represented a risk to the national security of the United Kingdom.”The ruling also states that Braverman was “entitled to conclude that his exclusion was justified and proportionate.”British officials have said that the volume of access the man had to the royals was a “serious breach of national security,” The Times of London reports.In a letter found on one of his electronic devices, one of Andrew’s advisers told him, “Outside of [the prince’s] closest internal confidants, you sit at the very top of a tree that many, many people would like to be on,” per the BBC.Among the other items found was a briefing document, in which the “main talking points” were laid out for a call the man was slated to have with Andrew.The document read, “IMPORTANT: Manage expectations.

Coronation Street star Isabella Flanagan has decalred her love for her Weatherfield alter-ego as she celebrated a milestone that was supported by her friends and fans.

Princess Eugenie was noticeably absent from the 'Together At Christmas' carol service at Westminster Abbey this week, an event that saw many royals rallying around Kate.

, the Princess of Wales, has made a radiant entrance to Westminster Abbey ahead of her Together at Christmas carol service. Following alongside her, a swathe of royals arrived en mass to support the Princess of Wales in her landmark return to duty.

There's been a lot of water under the bridge since Meghan and Harry's fairytale wedding was watched by millions as the couple tied the knot back in 2018.

Princess Catherine and Prince William have a big decision to make about Prince George‘s future, and it’s left Kate Middleton feeling “heartbroken.” Oof.

Prince Harry has made the shocking claim that his elder brother, Prince William, was "jealous" of him in the lead up to his wedding, and for a rather unexpected reason.The Duke of Sussex married Meghan Markle on 19 May 2018 at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, with William by his side. However, according to Harry, there was a significant disagreement between them before the big day. Just like William did for his wedding to Kate Middleton in 2011, Harry donned his military uniform.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are believed to be putting the final touches to their Christmas arrangements, with the couple expected to celebrate the festive season in their Californian home.

The Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson has has jetted off on a solo festive trip as 'concern' mounts for her ex Prince Andrew.

The ongoing dispute between Prince Andrew and King Charles over the Royal Lodge doesn't seem to be easing up. Reports have consistently suggested that King Charles wants his scandal-hit brother to vacate the expansive 30-room mansion in Windsor Great Park for the more modest Frogmore Cottage.

Prince Andrew was initially offered the spacious 5,089 sq ft Frogmore Cottage in March 2023, as a swap for his lease on the grand thirty-room Royal Lodge in Windsor Great Park. However, the Duke of York has remained steadfast in his refusal to move, despite his brother, King Charles, discontinuing his million-pound-a-year allowance and ceasing payments for his private security team. Now, it seems Andrew's financial woes may be over, with the revelation that an anonymous donor has pledged to support him with a hefty £3m a year.

, smashing through a security gate while , , and their children slept at home in Adelaide Cottage nearby.According to reports, the two men broke into the Shaw Farm gate using a stolen truck, then stole agricultural machinery before escaping on the back of the estate’s quad bike. The destroyed gateway is the nearest entrance to the Wales family home, Adelaide Cottage, and the Prince and Princess of Wales are often seen using it to come and go from Windsor Great Park.Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis are thought to have been fast asleep as the break-in occurred.

There is now an investigation in an attempted break-in near Prince William and Princess Kate (AKA Kate Middleton) at a farm on the Windsor Castle property.

From planting vegetables as a child alongside his sister, Princess Anne, to his magnificent reinvention of Highgrove, our green-fingered monarch has been a lifelong pioneer of gardening. “As I get older, all I really long for is to plant trees.” So said our King, back in 2018, as he mused on how – had he not been born into arguably the world’s most famous family – he would choose to spend his twilight years. Sadly, a gruelling schedule of royal duties means King Charles isn’t free to while away his days digging holes and stuffing them with saplings, but indulging his green fingers is still a key part of the monarch’s day-to-day life.

Princess Beatrice is often praised for her devotion to balancing her busy working life with her charitable duties. Even though she is not a working royal, the Princess is a keen supporter of a number of causes, chief of which is helping those with dyslexia as it is something she is very familiar with having been diagnosed herself during her school days.The Princess, who is currently expecting her second child with husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi in early spring, is also a popular member of the Royal Family and is one of the Counsellors of State, meaning she can step in and perform minor duties on the monarch's behalf if he is ill, abroad or otherwise incapacitated.

The challenges The Duke of York has faced during the past five years have been well-documented - with his apparent determination to stay at his Royal Lodge home in Windsor being the latest bone of contention. In line with King Charles' plans to downsize the monarchy, Prince Andrew was offered a move from his mansion to the slightly smaller Frogmore Cottage, which was recently refurbished by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

Princess Kate and Prince William always prioritise their three children, Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, nine, and Prince Louis, six.