Pregnant Princess Beatrice is stepping out for Christmas with King Charles despite Prince Andrew's absence amid fallout around his alleged connection to a Chinese "spy."

As per a royal author, Beatrice was given a special position during Royal Family's walk towards St Mary Magdalene Church in Norfolk, lead by King Charles and Queen Camilla, followed by Kate Middleton and Prince William. While third in line were Beatrice and her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi.

Princess Beatrice was among the members of the Royal Family who attended the Christmas Day church service at Sandringham - and her choice of coat held a special meaning

Princess Beatrice joined the Royal Family for Christmas at Sandringham, but you may have missed the special message behind her coat

PEOPLE confirmed Beatrice will join the royal family’s Sandringham gathering instead of traveling to be with in-laws in Italy

Princess Beatrice had a last-minute change of plan and decided to join the royals at Sandringham for Christmas despite her father Prince Andrew and sister Princess Eugenie not being there

Princess Beatrice received huge honour during her Christmas walkabout with the royal family in Sandringham.For the unversed, the Princess of York was reportedly meant to celebrate the festival

Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie made a surprise appearance at King Charles' Buckingham Palace Christmas lunch on Dec. 19 amid their father Prince Andrew's latest scandal.

Princess Beatrice was pictured alongside her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, and young stepson as they walked to church with the rest of the Royal Family on Christmas morning. Prince Andrew 's eldest daughter, 36, is pregnant with their second child. She is due in the early spring.

Princess Beatrice attended the Sandringham Christmas Day church service, joining other senior members of the Royal Family including King Charles, Queen Camilla and the Prince and Princess of Wales. Beatrice,