Prince Andrew and his wife, Princess Beatric and her husband, Eduardo Malpi, have been criticized for their public support for the monarch during a pre-Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace.

The Duke and Duchess of York, who are expecting their second child, have pulled out of the tradition.

Princess Beatric and her husband, Eugene, have been criticized for their appearance at the pre-Christmas lunch. Princess Katherine has released a video featuring heartwarming clips from her Christmas Carol service, while Princess Eugene continues with her plans.

The Duke of York has been excluded from the annual Carol service, which serves as a high-profile family gathering. This comes as Prince Andrew faces renewed scrutiny over his alleged ties to a Chinese businessman accused of espionage.

Prince Andrew has insisted he has done nothing wrong, but concerns have been raised about the depth of his involvement with the Chinese spy, Yang Tango. The Duke of York has insisted he has done nothing wrong, but the situation has raised questions about the royal family’s future.