🎄 **Royal Christmas Contrast: Prince Louis Steals the Show While Andrew Rides Alone in the Rain**

The festive season has officially begun at Buckingham Palace, but it was a tale of two very different Christmases for the Royal Family today.

As King Charles hosted his traditional pre-Christmas lunch, the cameras captured a moment of pure holiday joy (and a little bit of sass) from the Wales family. But just miles away, a starkly different scene played out involving the disgraced Prince Andrew.

**The “Pout” Returns!**

Seven-year-old Prince Louis once again proved he is the most relatable Royal. Arriving with his parents, the Prince and Princess of Wales, Louis was spotted in the backseat sporting a hilarious pout—perhaps ready for the Christmas holidays to fully begin!

Sitting alongside him were his elder siblings, who looked grown-up and festive:

* Prince George (12) looked every bit the future King in a smart suit and tie.

* Princess Charlotte (10) was seen beaming at the crowds.

* Prince William was behind the wheel of the family car, with a radiant Princess Catherine in the passenger seat.

**Candy Canes & Family Unity**

Despite the turmoil surrounding their father, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie were welcomed with open arms. Arriving together, the sisters looked in high spirits, with Eugenie adding a whimsical touch to her outfit with festive candy cane earrings.

It is understood that King Charles is determined not to punish the sisters for the actions of their father, ensuring they remain key parts of the family fold.

**The Exile in the Rain** 🌧️

In a cinematic contrast to the warm scenes at the Palace, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor cut a lonely figure.

The 65-year-old was pictured riding his horse through a miserable downpour in Windsor Great Park. He looked visibly glum—and for good reason. Just yesterday, the Defence Council formally stripped him of his final military title.

* Demoted: He is no longer a Vice-Admiral; his rank has reverted to “Commander (Retired).”

* Evicted: Reports confirm he faces eviction from the Royal Lodge to a smaller property.

* Excluded: While the family dined in London, Andrew remained outside the inner circle.

**A Full House**

Other Royals spotted arriving for the King’s lunch included the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh (Edward and Sophie), Lady Amelia Windsor, and the Duke of Kent. The lunch serves as the family’s final gathering in London before they head to the Sandringham estate in Norfolk for Christmas Day.

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