After reports announced that Princess Beatrice would be spending Christmas away from the British royal family, Prince Andrew’s daughter had to make last minute changes.
Being 36 years old and expecting her second child, Beatrice decided to change her Christmas plans as her due date approaches. Initially, she and her husband, Edoardo Mappelli Mozzi, were scheduled to travel to Italy to celebrate the holidays with his family.
Had Beatrice followed through with her original plan, it would be the first time in more than ten years that she would be absent from royal family festivities.
Princess Beatrice at the Christmas walk at Sandringham
On December 25, Princess Beatrice decided to join King Charles and other royals on the traditional walk to St. Mary Magdalene Church on the Sandringham estate.
For this occasion, she was seen walking alongside her husband and their 8-year-old son, Christopher Woolf.
Beatrice wore an elegant brown belted coat that highlighted her growing belly.
The decision to cancel her trip to Italy is motivated by medical advice and highlights the princess’ desire not to risk her baby’s health.
Her three-year-old daughter Sienna’s baby brother or sister is expected to be born early next year. .
Despite being the only member of the York family present at Sandringham, Princess Beatrice managed to capture attention with her elegant presence.
Meanwhile, her father, Prince Andrew, and her mother, Sarah Ferguson, have opted to stay away due to rumors of Andrew’s alleged connection to a Chinese “spy.”
For her part, her sister, Princess Eugenie, celebrated the holiday with her in-laws.
Thus unfolded a different Christmas for Beatrice, who, despite the changes, chose to be close to her royal family and enjoy the moments that this time of the year offers