The British royal family, which appeared to put on a united front during Christmas Day celebrations, could not hide the deep fault lines within the firm.
King Charles and Queen Camilla were in high spirits, showing bravery to encourage other members of the family as they walked with the monarch to the Church of St Mary Magdalene at Sandringham Estate.
The 76-year-old king tried his best to keep the family united and happy even after being warned by his medical team against stress and taking risks during cancer treatment.
The traditional annual walk is held to convey the impression of unity and traditional family values.
However, deep wounds within the family remained unhealed. It seems that even after trying all the remedies, the king failed to heal the rift within the family.
The Prince and Princess of Wales and their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, are known for their stylish presence. No confession was made in public. Archie and Princess Lilibet, who are self-imposed exiles in California.
Likewise, there was no room for the king’s younger brother Prince Andrew, who is embroiled in another financial scandal, or his ex-wife with whom he still lives at the royal lodge in Windsor.
Sarah Ferguson, who has always admired the monarch, was apparently banished once again after being restored to family Christmas celebrations last year.
Pregnant Princess Beatrice apparently ditched her parents and joined the royal family for the walk. She is said to have been eating dukes at Andrew’s house in favor of going to church with the royal family.
In his annual Christmas speech, pre-recorded in a hospital chapel, the king sought to send a message of unity, harmony and peace.