Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson pulled out of Christmas celebrations with the Royal Family after the Duke of York's links to an alleged Chinese spy came to light. Andrew said he had "ceased all contact" with businessman, Yang Tengbo, who was found to have forged links with Andrew and mixed with former Prime Ministers.

Sarah Ferguson posts poignant Christmas message as she pays tribute to late Queen Elizabeth. Source: Sarah Ferguson

Prince Andrew, Sarah Ferguson and their daughters Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie will not attend King Charles' Christmas gathering at Sandringham amid the latest furor surrounding the Duke of York.

The Duke of York, his ex-wife and youngest daughter were notable absentees from the Christmas Day walkabout with the royals in Norfolk

After making her first royal appearance in decades Sarah Ferguson and her daughters won't join the royals for Christmas.

Despite the fact he was originally expecting to spend the festive period with the Royal Family and ex wife Sarah Ferguson, this plan changed last week after the Duke of York, 64, became involved in yet another scandal following his friendship with Chinese businessman Yang Tengbo, who is now suspected to be a spy.

Prince Andrew has been spotted amid staying away from the Royal Family's Christmas celebrations in Sandringham after becoming embroiled in a scandal involving an alleged Chinese spy

Prince Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson have been spotted driving near Royal Lodge just hours after their daughter Princess Beatrice opted to spend Christmas day with her uncle King Charles.