Sarah saw her big return to the royal fold scuppered when she had to convince ex Andrew to stay away from the Firm's Christmas celebrations - at her own expense

Sarah Ferguson played a key role in protecting the royal family amid Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's scandals. Keep reading for the details…MORE: Follow Wonderwall on MSN for more top news _Before Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was stripped of his princely status,

Sarah Ferguson was elated when she was invited back to the Royal fold.The former Duchess of York was overwhelmed when she was given an invitation on Christmas as Sandringham for the first time

Wood Farm is nestled in a secluded corner of the Sandringham Estate, and has served as a temporary home for divorced Royal spouses during the holiday season - including Sarah

As more images featuring both Andrew and Sarah are made public as part of the latest batch of 'Epstein files', it's reported that Sarah has made a last ditch attempt to send an olive branch to senior figures in the royal family, perhaps the likes of the Prince and Princess of Wales and King Charles and Queen Camilla.

Royal biographer Andrew Lownie, author of 'Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York,' believes that, despite their fall from grace, they want to make the most of their final December at Royal Lodge by hosting one last party, with a guest list full of friends they have known for a long time and "who have stood by them.”

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson are gearing themselves up for one last Christmas at Royal Lodge before they are made to vacate their home. The King stripped Andrew of his titles and gave him his marching orders during the continuing fallout from his relationship with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.