Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson are set to make their first public appearance since losing their royal titles in October. The former Duke and Duchess of York will attend the christening of their granddaughter, Athena, on 12 December at the Chapel Royal in St James's Palace.
Athena is the daughter of Princess Beatrice and her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, who was born on 22 January 2025. The event is expected to bring together close family and friends, though it remains unclear which other members of the royal family will attend.
The appearance follows the formal removal of Andrew's titles on 3 November 2025, after renewed links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. A Letters Patent declared that Andrew Mountbatten Windsor shall no longer be entitled to the style, title or attribute of 'Royal Highness' and the titular dignity of 'Prince'. Sarah also lost her title and was dropped as patron of seven charities after an old email to Epstein came to light.
Andrew has also been forced to leave his home at Royal Lodge, though he is reportedly resisting the move until at least February 2026. The couple's last public appearance was on 16 September at the Duchess of Kent's funeral.
