King Charles has now confirmed that he will celebrate the festive season with his wife, Queen Consort Camilla, at the Norfolk estate – just as the late Queen did – with members of the family expected to join the couple there.
It had been speculated that Sarah would be included in that number.
Sarah is no doubt looking forward to Christmas. She is a very proud grandmother to two young children – Princess Beatrice’s daughter Sienna, who turned one in September, and Princess Eugenie’s son August, who will turn two in February – and will relish the chance to spend the special season with them.
The 63-year-old lives at Royal Lodge in Windsor with her ex-husband, Prince Andrew. The former couple were married in 1986 but announced their separation in 1992, finalizing their divorce four years later.
Nevertheless, Sarah and Prince Andrew, 62, remain on incredibly good terms and frequently come together with their daughters for special family occasions.
Last year, Sarah published a heartfelt open letter to her daughters in Good Housekeeping. In it, she shared her joy at being a mother and in seeing her daughters become mothers too.
She wrote, in part: “Every day I thank the universe for allowing me to be your mother… From the time you were wee tots, you made my life complete. I look at how full of humility, laughter and joy you are in your hearts, and I marvel at you both.
“Now, in you as mothers, I see strength, courage and steadfastness, integrity and goodness, and the way you embrace every challenge and moment.”
