
- Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie were absent from the annual 'Together at Christmas' carol concert on Friday 5 December.
- The York sisters were said to have received personal invitations from Princess Kate, but it was not known whether they would attend given the controversy around their father.
- Princess Eugenie shared a rare statement to social media, acknowledging their absence and praising Princess Kate's "incredible carol service".
This weekend saw the Princess of Wales host her annual 'Together at Christmas' carol concert at Westminster Abbey, with guests coming from far and wide to celebrate "love in all its forms".