Princess Beatrices daughter Athenas christening took place amidst a tense atmosphere, with King Charles and Prince William reportedly skipping the event to avoid an awkward encounter with the former Duke of York. The Duke attended the service alongside Sarah Ferguson, his rare public appearance following a series of scandals that led to his loss of royal titles. Notable absentees included the King and Queen Camilla, Prince Charles and Camilla, and Prince William and Kate. New photographs from Jeffrey Epsteins estate, including one with the former Duke of York and Bill Gates, were released by US lawmakers. Princess Anne missed the event due to a scheduled visit, while Zara Tindall attended the Christmas Meeting at Cheltenham. Following the christening, Beatrice and her husband were seen celebrating at a pub. The former Duke of York will not appear in official photographs and has been excluded from the royal familys Christmas Day service, marking possibly his last appearance at a royal event in St Jamess Chapel.

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