Prince Andrew's Public Image Further Deteriorates

Prince Andrew is expected to avoid public appearances with the Royal Family indefinitely due to ongoing controversies surrounding his connections to alleged Chinese spy Yang Tengbo. The Duke of York, aged 64, will not attend the traditional Christmas gathering at Sandringham, marking a significant departure from royal festivities. An insider expressed doubts about Andrew's future public involvement with the family, stating, "There's only so many times the duke can be asked to keep his head down and wait for the storm to pass." While he plans to attend a pre-Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace, his absence from Sandringham underscores the increasing scrutiny he faces following his removal from royal duties due to past allegations. His ex-wife, Sarah, Duchess of York, will also skip the Sandringham event, opting to spend Christmas with Andrew at their shared home. Reports suggest that Andrew's appearances may be limited to private family events such as weddings and funerals moving forward.