Andrew was reportedly inspired to stay in London over Christmas to keep away from proximity to senior royals, who gathered at Sandringham for the Christmas holidays.
Regardless of this, Beatrice and Eugenie attended the Christmas Day church service and celebrations after being invited by their uncle, King Charles, 77, who is claimed to be eager to guard his nieces from fallout linked to their father.
Observers famous obvious pressure throughout the conventional post-service walkabout.
One royal watcher claimed Prince William, 43, appeared to keep away from eye contact with Eugenie.
They stated: “Christmas Day might need provided a chance for a visual gesture of togetherness, even one thing so simple as strolling alongside each other or exchanging a smile in public. As a substitute, that second handed with none such show, for causes that stay unclear.”
A supply near the royal family disputed options of a wider feud, insisting William did spend time with each sisters over Christmas and that there was “no main onerous emotions” between them, even because the fault traces throughout the damaged York household proceed to deepen.