Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie's 'difficult dilemma' over Kate Middleton's 'invitation' to Christmas carol service
The festive event will return on December 5Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie could face a “difficult” position regarding the Princess of Wales’ upcoming Christmas carol service.
The Princess of Wales, 43, has reportedly invited the royal sisters to her annual Together at Christmas service, which will take place on Friday, December 5.
Preparations are currently underway for what will be Kate’s fifth Together at Christmas event, after she began the tradition in 2021.
The service will take place at Westminster Abbey. It will then broadcast on ITV on Christmas Eve.
Princess of Wales’ Together at Christmas carol service
Each year there is a new theme for the service. This year it will be celebrating “love in all its forms”.
“In a world that can feel fragmented and disconnected, love is the force that reconnects us all, spanning generations, communities, cultures and faiths,” Kensington Palace announced in a statement.
“As we approach the Christmas season, we are reminded of the power of togetherness. The evening will highlight the transformative power of investing in one another with compassion, presence and joy.”
This puts the sisters in a very difficult dilemma.
This year’s Christmas carol service is also expected to feature a tribute to the Duchess of Kent, who died in September. Before guests enter the Abbey, they will enjoy music by young performers from Future Talent, a charity co-founded by the late duchess. The charity has supported young musicians from low-income backgrounds in the UK for over 20 years.
The service will air on ITV1 on Christmas Eve.
Seemingly in the spirit of this theme, reports claim that Kate has extended an olive branch to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s daughters, Beatrice, 37, and Eugenie, 35.
According to Fox News, the princesses are on the invite list for the service, despite the ongoing scandal surrounding their father.
Beatrice attended the event last year, while Eugenie was absent. However, Eugenie has attended the service before.
Beatrice and Eugenie face ‘difficult dilemma’ over carol service
“Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie received personal invitations for this year’s ‘Together at Christmas’ from Princess Catherine’s office,” royal commentator Neil Sean reportedly told the outlet.
“This is Catherine’s project, and she has the final say, very similar to the way Prince William operates Earthshot,” he then claimed. “Above all, yes, the royal family wants to be seen as united amid what has been a very difficult year.”
However, he also pointed out that it may not be an easy decision for the king’s nieces.
“This puts the sisters in a very difficult dilemma,” he claimed. “If they don’t attend, it looks like they’re snubbing a prestigious invite. If they do attend, they know there could be a media circus with them at the centre of attention.”
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor scandal
It comes as their father Andrew had his remaining royal titles and honours stripped following scrutiny over his association with late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Andrew has also faced allegations of sexual assault.
Virginia Giuffre alleged she was made to sleep with Andrew when she was 17 in the early 2000s, after being trafficked by Epstein.
Andrew has always vehemently denied all the allegations against him.
Amid the controversy, Andrew will also leave his Royal Lodge home. He’ll live on the Sandringham Estate instead.
Despite Andrew losing his prince title, Beatrice and Eugenie will reportedly keep their princess titles.
Royal Insider has contacted Kensington Palace for comment on this story.
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