However, it is clear they do not approve of Andrew as they tried to avoid him when he stood beside them outside the Duchess of Kent’s funeral in September.
It is also believed that William had a part to play in Andrew losing his titles and being served an eviction notice on his Royal Lodge home just months ago.
It is not known whether William and Catherine engage with Andrew at private family events behind closed doors.
However, this is not something they will have to worry about this Christmas, with Andrew not invited to Sandringham to spend it with the Royal Family.
Instead, it is believed he will either spend the day at Royal Lodge – while he still lives there – or with friends.
