Buckingham Palace remains uncertain about Prince Andrew's attendance at the King's pre-Christmas lunch, despite the Duke's previous decision to skip official Sandringham festivities. Sources say Andrew insists on attending, while aides hope he will reconsider.
Buckingham Palace is still unable to confirm whether Prince Andrew will attend the King's pre-Christmas lunch on Thursday. It's claimed Andrew has insisted he has every right to attend, saying 'he should be there' and that as it's a family occasion, 'why shouldn't he go?' However, the Duke had previously decided to avoid the official festive celebrations and the walk to church at Sandringham next week amid the furore over his association with alleged Chinese spy Yang Tengbo.
While the monarch also invites his extended family who don't attend Sandringham to a festive meal in London each year, sources say they still have 'no idea' whether Andrew will show up. Royal aides are optimistically operating on the 'working assumption' he will 'see sense' again and 'keep his head down', feeling his presence at 'monarchy HQ' would send a 'conflicting and confusing message' after his earlier decision to avoid Sandringham.
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