Royals hold annual pre-Christmas lunch with notable absences

Royals hold annual pre-Christmas lunch with notable absences

King Charles III and Queen Camilla hosted their annual pre-Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace Thursday, with some notable absences including Prince Andrew and his wife Fergie amid backlash surrounding his connecting to an alleged spy. William, Kate and their children also absent, instead spending time at their retreat house. Meanwhile, a Palace source is sharing an update on the king's health. NBC’s Daniele Hamamdjian reports for TODAY.

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