Prince Andrew takes bitter pill to save Royals from Christmas shame

Prince Andrew is reportedly not attending the Royal Family’s Christmas celebrations as Sandringham.

The Duke of York has opted out from the gathering amid his association with a Chinese spy accused of being a threat to UK security.

A source tells The Sun on Sunday that Andrew to "uninvite himself" from the Christmas party.

The source added: “He is under pressure to step away.”

This comes amid King Charles’ frustration as he prepares covers up for his younger brother.

A palace source told The Daily Beast: “He has stood by Andrew for many years, but everyone has their limits. I can’t see the King wanting to walk to church with someone who was friends with a Chinese spy.”

Another insider tells Mail on Sunday: “The palace has behaved the best it possibly can with a difficult relation. Every sanction that can be imposed has been, but you can’t divorce or sack your brother from being your brother. There will always be a bond of blood, and all families often have difficult relatives to deal with.”