Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie joined senior members of the royal family for the traditional Christmas Day walkabout in Sandringham on Thursday. Their presence put an end to weeks of speculation about how the sisters would spend the holidays, especially after renewed scrutiny surrounding their father, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, and the loss of his royal titles and honours.
Despite the wider spotlight on the family, both sisters appeared in good spirits as they walked to St Mary Magdalene Church alongside other royals. Beatrice was accompanied by her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, while Eugenie attended with her husband, Jack Brooksbank. The atmosphere, although festive, carried an unspoken awareness of the difficult backdrop the sisters have faced in recent months.