Sarah Ferguson, who was invited to the customary Christmas Day family meeting at St Mary Magdalene Church, walked alongside her ex-husband Prince Andrew for the first time in 32 years, since the couple divorced in 1992.

“Queen Camilla helped get Ms Ferguson back into the Christmas Day fold,” royal analyst Angela Levin told Sky News.

The Duke of York appeared at ease as he greeted Christmas visitors in Sandringham. But this does not imply he is back in the royal fold.

He added: “He’s very much on the outside but King Charles has made an obvious decision that there is a family relationship with him.”

After a surprise Christmas appearance, the Duchess of York declared she is “just getting started” and planned to have much more to accomplish as she enters 2024 with tremendous optimism.

Princess Beatrice and Eugenie’s mother posted a new Instagram photo of herself wearing a stunning green gown to wish her followers a happy new year.

“I hope everyone is enjoying their holiday celebrations today. 2023 hasn’t been without its ups and downs, trials, lessons, laughter, miracles and joy,” she added.

Sarah, widely known as Fergie by friends and admirers, went on to summarize the past year, noting both joys and concerns.

“I made the Sunday Times Top 5 bestseller list for my historical romance novel, A Most Intriguing Lady! I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I beat breast cancer and now I have got a Derek on my left,” she wrote.