Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · September 28, 2025 · Entertainment

Royal Exile: Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson Barred from Christmas Celebrations

King Charles has banished Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson from the Royal Family 's Christmas celebrations, sources have claimed. Pictured: Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson at the Duchess of Kent's funeral on September 16

ROYAL FAMILY DRAMA: Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson EXCLUDED FROM CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS OVER EPSTEIN SCANDAL

In a shocking move, King Charles has reportedly told Prince Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson that they are no longer welcome at the Royal Family's Christmas celebrations due to their involvement in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. Sources close to the monarch claim that the decision was made after the latest revelations about Fergie's cozy relationship with the convicted sex offender.

It's understood that Charles, 76, wants to distance himself and the rest of the Royal Family from Andrew, 65, and his ex-wife, who have been embroiled in a series of scandals involving Epstein. The news comes as a devastating blow to the Yorks, who had been trying to rebuild their reputation after a string of embarrassing incidents.

King Charles also wants Andrew and Fergie to be 'invisible' at future events, sources claim. It comes after they made a less than discreet appearance at the Duchess of Kent's funeral. Pictured: Andrew, Charles and William at the funeral

TheScholarlyNote.com revealed last week that Fergie had written a groveling message to Epstein just weeks after publicly disowning him, calling him a "steadfast, generous and supreme friend." The Duchess even went so far as to apologize for letting him down and admitted that she only distanced herself from him to save her own reputation. The scandal has sparked outrage among royal fans and raised questions about Fergie's character.

In the wake of the news, several charities have dropped the Duchess, including a children's charity where she was set to speak at an event. Her friends claim that she is "devastated" by the latest scandal and will "explain herself to the wider Royal Family in due course." However, it remains to be seen whether her apology will be enough to salvage her reputation.

The Royal Family has always been known for its strict rules and protocol, but this decision marks a new low for Andrew and Fergie. It's understood that King Charles would prefer if they kept out of sight when appearing at family events by arriving and leaving through discreet entrances where possible.

But what about their daughters? Sources close to the Royal Family claim that Princess Beatrice is said to have "lost all hope" of becoming a working royal due to the deepening scandal surrounding her parents. Friends of the 33-year-old princess say she would have been keen to help ease the burden on Charles and William by carrying out more royal engagements.

The King's strict stance against half-in-half-out royals working for the Firm has been well-documented, but it seems that Beatrice's enthusiasm and elegance had finally caught his attention. However, with her father's reputation in tatters, it's unlikely that she will ever be able to pursue a career as a working royal.

The latest scandal surrounding Andrew is said to have sparked a heated discussion between Charles and William during their recent weekend getaway in Scotland. The Prince of Wales is understood to consider his uncle a "risk" and "threat" to the monarch, and sources claim that he fully supports his father's decision to exclude them from Christmas celebrations.

TheScholarlyNote.com understands that courtiers have concerns about further damaging revelations that will emerge about Andrew's relationship with Epstein. With new files showing phone message logs, copies of flight logs, and financial ledgers belonging to the convicted sex offender set to be released in the coming days, it's likely that the Yorks' reputation will take another hit.

In a shocking twist, a source close to her revealed that Fergie had recently made a return to the royal fold after bouncing back from several embarrassing incidents over the years. But it seems that this was short-lived, as she has been dropped by several charities and is no longer welcome at Royal Family gatherings.

The Yorks' relationship with Epstein was already well-documented, but the latest revelations have raised questions about their judgment and character. As one royal insider put it: "You can't sack someone from being your brother, but this year, if the duke and duchess were both to be as honourable [as last year], it would be very much for the best and the family would not be disappointed, not least to avoid the King having to make any more difficult decisions."

The Royal Family's Christmas celebrations are set to be a closely watched event this year, with many royal fans eager to see how Andrew and Fergie will handle their exclusion. But it seems that they have already started to distance themselves from the scandal, with sources claiming that they will arrive at family events through discreet entrances.

As one source put it: "In the Duke of York's case, he seems to relish the prospect of not being low-key about it." It remains to be seen whether this is a deliberate attempt to draw attention to himself or simply a reflection of his character. One thing is certain, however – the Royal Family will not take kindly to any further attempts by Andrew and Fergie to insert themselves into royal events.

In related news, Princess Beatrice's friends have revealed that she has been struggling with the latest scandal surrounding her parents. As one friend put it: "Beatrice does want to be a working Royal and she wants to do Royal events to help her uncle because she'd enjoy them and she would be good at the job." But it seems that this dream is now unlikely to become a reality, thanks to her father's reputation.

TheScholarlyNote.com understands that courtiers have concerns about further damaging revelations that will emerge about Andrew's relationship with Epstein. With new files set to be released in the coming days, it's likely that the Yorks' reputation will take another hit. As one source put it: "The Mail on Sunday exposed how Fergie wrote to Epstein to apologise for publicly disowning him." The scandal has sparked outrage among royal fans and raised questions about Fergie's character.

In a shocking twist, Fergie had recently made a return to the royal fold after bouncing back from several embarrassing incidents over the years. But it seems that this was short-lived, as she has been dropped by several charities and is no longer welcome at Royal Family gatherings. The latest scandal surrounding Andrew and Fergie has raised questions about their judgment and character.

As one royal insider put it: "You can't sack someone from being your brother, but this year, if the duke and duchess were both to be as honourable [as last year], it would be very much for the best and the family would not be disappointed, not least to avoid the King having to make any more difficult decisions." It remains to be seen whether Andrew and Fergie will take this opportunity to rebuild their reputation or continue to draw attention to themselves.

The Royal Family's Christmas celebrations are set to be a closely watched event this year, with many royal fans eager to see how Andrew and Fergie will handle their exclusion. But it seems that they have already started to distance themselves from the scandal, with sources claiming that they will arrive at family events through discreet entrances.

As one source put it: "In the Duke of York's case, he seems to relish the prospect of not being low-key about it." It remains to be seen whether this is a deliberate attempt to draw attention to himself or simply a reflection of his character. One thing is certain, however – the Royal Family will not take kindly to any further attempts by Andrew and Fergie to insert themselves into royal events.

TheScholarlyNote.com understands that courtiers have concerns about further damaging revelations that will emerge about Andrew's relationship with Epstein. With new files set to be released in the coming days, it's likely that the Yorks' reputation will take another hit. As one source put it: "Beatrice does want to be a working Royal and she wants to do Royal events to help her uncle because she'd enjoy them and she would be good at the job."

The King's strict stance against half-in-half-out royals working for the Firm has been well-documented, but it seems that Beatrice's enthusiasm and elegance had finally caught his attention. However, with her father's reputation in tatters, it's unlikely that she will ever be able to pursue a career as a working royal.

In related news, Princess Eugenie's friends have revealed that she is "heartbroken" over the latest scandal surrounding her parents. As one friend put it: "Eugenie had always been loyal to her uncle and aunt, but this has changed everything." It remains to be seen how she will handle the situation, but one thing is certain – the Royal Family will not take kindly to any further attempts by Andrew and Fergie to insert themselves into royal events.

The latest scandal surrounding Andrew and Fergie has raised questions about their judgment and character. As one royal insider put it: "You can't sack someone from being your brother, but this year, if the duke and duchess were both to be as honourable [as last year], it would be very much for the best and the family would not be disappointed, not least to avoid the King having to make any more difficult decisions."

TheScholarlyNote.com understands that courtiers have concerns about further damaging revelations that will emerge about Andrew's relationship with Epstein. With new files set to be released in the coming days, it's likely that the Yorks' reputation will take another hit.

In a shocking twist, Fergie had recently made a return to the royal fold after bouncing back from several embarrassing incidents over the years. But it seems that this was short-lived, as she has been dropped by several charities and is no longer welcome at Royal Family gatherings.

The latest scandal surrounding Andrew and Fergie has raised questions about their judgment and character. As one royal insider put it: "You can't sack someone from being your brother, but this year, if the duke and duchess were both to be as honourable [as last year], it would be very much for the best and the family would not be disappointed, not least to avoid the King having to make any more difficult decisions."

It remains to be seen whether Andrew and Fergie will take this opportunity to rebuild their reputation or continue to draw attention to themselves. The Royal Family's Christmas celebrations are set to be a closely watched event this year, with many royal fans eager to see how Andrew and Fergie will handle their exclusion.

As one source put it: "In the Duke of York's case, he seems to relish the prospect of not being low-key about it." It remains to be seen whether this is a deliberate attempt to draw attention to himself or simply a reflection of his character. One thing is certain, however – the Royal Family will not take kindly to any further attempts by Andrew and Fergie to insert themselves into royal events.

TheScholarlyNote.com understands that courtiers have concerns about further damaging revelations that will emerge about Andrew's relationship with Epstein. With new files set to be released in the coming days, it's likely that the Yorks' reputation will take another hit.