Rebecca English

As the nation prepares to sit down and break bread with their nearest and, ahem, sometimes not so dearest this season of Goodwill, the King is facing a particularly vexing Christmas conundrum.

As the nation prepares to sit down with their nearest and, ahem, sometimes not so dearest this season of Goodwill, the King is facing a particularly vexing Christmas conundrum.

The beleaguered Duke of York has agreed not to embarrass the King further and has voluntarily decided, along with his wife, Sarah, to give the annual celebrations in Norfolk a miss.

Prince Andrew has pulled out of joining the royal family for Christmas at Sandringham after being publicly urged “to do the decent thing”.

After discussing the issue with his ex-wife, Sarah, Duchess of York , the beleaguered duke made up his mind yesterday to give the annual celebrations in Norfolk a miss.

Awkwardly, the names of the Duke of York remain on the guest list of the festive party for around 70 members of the extended Royal Family at Buckingham Palace, the Mail understands.

After speaking to his ex-wife, the Duchess of York, Andrew has decided not to join 70 members of the Royal Family at Buckingham Palace - much to the relief of the King.

Almost 400 companies are included in the latest batch of Royal Warrants of Appointment representing a range of different industries across the UK. and beyond.

The monarch and his wife, Queen Camilla , hailed community spirit in Walthamstow as they met volunteers, young people, emergency services, and faith representatives at the event.

It was Christmas last year, and the newly crowned King and Queen had just enjoyed a 'lovely' few days at Sandringham with their nearest and dearest. Then the blows came thick and fast.