Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor faces a somber and isolated festive season at Royal Lodge, marking his final Christmas in the grand residence before being forced to vacate. Once a central figure in royal celebrations, Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson now find themselves excluded from the family's gatherings, with their daughters Beatrice and Eugenie spending the holidays elsewhere. The atmosphere at Royal Lodge is subdued, with minimal decorations and no staff party, reflecting the end of an era for the former Duke and Duchess of York.

Andrew's loss of royal titles and privileges, coupled with ongoing scrutiny over his associations, has left him struggling to adjust to life as a private citizen. Meanwhile, Sarah Ferguson has been sending out apologetic Christmas cards, and the couple is preparing to host a quiet farewell gathering for their remaining friends. As they prepare to leave Royal Lodge, speculation mounts over their future homes, with options ranging from a farmhouse on the Sandringham Estate to possible moves abroad. Despite the King's softened stance, Andrew's prospects for a return to public life remain bleak, and the couple faces an uncertain future as they bid farewell to their former royal life.