“King Charles Bars Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson From Royal Christmas as Palace Sources Say He Wants the Yorks ‘Invisible’ After Years of Scandal” The monarch has reportedly made it clear that the disgraced Duke of York and his ex-wife will not be invited to join the Windsor festivities this year, fearing fresh embarrassment for the Firm. Friends say Fergie is ‘devastated’, while Andrew has been told to keep a low profile at future family events.

King Charles won’t invite Prince Andrew, Sarah Ferguson to royal family’s Christmas, wants them to be ‘invisible’: report

Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson are persona non grata.

The disgraced Duke of York and his ex-wife have been made aware that King Charles will not be looking to invite them to spend Christmas with the royal family this year, according to a new report.

The duo, who reside together at Royal Lodge despite divorcing in 1996, have been kept at an arm’s length from the royals due to Andrew’s countless scandals over the years.

Prince Andrew, The Duke of York and King Charles at the funeral of The Duchess of Kent, Westminster Cathedral.
King Charles has reportedly indicated that he will not be inviting Prince Andrew to spend Christmas with the royals this year.ZUMAPRESS.com
Prince Andrew and his former wife Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, leave Westminster Cathedral at the end of the Requiem Mass, on the day of the funeral of Britain's Katharine, Duchess of Kent, in London, Britain, September 16, 2025.
The exes have been kept at an arm’s length from the royals due to Andrew’s countless scandals over the years.REUTERS

Now, it seems as though the monarch, 76, has had enough of drama plaguing the Firm’s reputation as he has indicated that the Yorks will not be receiving invitations to festivities this year, the Times of London reports.

“You can’t sack someone from being your brother,” a source told the outlet.

“But this year, if the duke and duchess were both to be as honorable [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 insider added that Charles would like the duo to remain “invisible” at future family events from here on out.

Prince Andrew, Prince William, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Charles, Prince Harry, and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall (l-r) arrive for a Christmas Day service at St Mary Magdalene Church on the Royal estate.
King Charles would like Andrew to remain “invisible” at future family events from here on out, according to an insider.REUTERS
Prince Andrew, Duke of York and Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York attend the funeral of Katharine, Duchess of Kent at Westminster Cathedral on September 16, 2025 in London, England.
Questions popped up earlier this month after the couple made a public appearance at the Duchess of Kent’s funeral at Westminster Cathedral.WireImage

As a result, friends of the Duchess of York told the outlet that she was “devastated for any embarrassment” caused in recent months, and plans to “explain herself to the wider royal family in due course.”

This year’s Christmas will mirror last year’s festivities for the Yorks, as they were blacklisted from the royal celebrations over Andrew’s Chinese spy scandal that sent shockwaves behind palace doors.

Both Andrew and Sarah spent Christmas Day at their residence, located on the grounds of Windsor Castle, without their two daughters Beatrice and Eugenie.

Andrew was seen smiling and shaking hands with fellow attendees at the ceremony, which was also attended by senior members of the royal family.

Prince Andrew Duke of York rides a horse.
The disgraced duke has largely stayed out of the spotlight ever since his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein came to light.Shutterstock

“The King is not of the mind to banish someone worshipping at church or attending family occasions like a funeral,” a source told the outlet.

“But he would hope they would find a more discreet way of attending these events. In the Duke of York’s case, he seems to relish the prospect of not being low-key about it.”

The Post has reached out to Buckingham Palace and the Duke’s reps for comment.

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