Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie have been spotted enjoying lunch together in a rare public outing in London.
The siblings, who have largely been living in exile after their father, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, was arrested in February on suspicion of misconduct in public office, are said to share a close relationship.
Lunching at the exclusive Soho Mews House in Mayfair, Beatrice and Eugenie marked their first joint appearance in the capital since November on Thursday.
The sisters were then spotted strolling through the neighbourhood near Hanover Square.
An onlooker noted to the Daily Mail that they appeared "in great spirits as they made the most of the sunshine".
Eugenie, 36, walked ahead carrying a light jacket while her elder sister, Beatrice, 37, followed behind with her mobile phone in hand.
Later that evening, Eugenie headed to Notting Hill for dinner with her husband, Jack Brooksbank, 39, at the Michelin-starred Dorian restaurant.
The couple, married for seven years, left their two young sons at home for the occasion.
Princess Beatrice and Eugenie have been spotted enjoying lunch together in a rare public outing in London (stock image)
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August, five, and Ernest, two – affectionately nicknamed Augie and Ernie by their parents – remained behind as their mother enjoyed a rare evening out.
While the outing marks the first joint appearance of the year, the sisters have both been spotted individually in recent days.
Last Friday, Eugenie emerged from the spotlight after she attended a society wedding in Sicily.
The royal was photographed at Villa Igiea in Palermo for the nuptials of hotelier Charles Forte and handbag designer Georgie Wright, which took place at the Cathedral of Montreale on April 24.
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Beatrice and Eugenie marked their first joint appearance in the capital since November on Thursday (stock photo)
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And Beatrice was spotted later this Thursday, as she hauled designer luggage into a black cab in London, suggesting an imminent departure from the capital.
The destination for the royal, who loaded three bags into the vehicle, including a personalised Louis Vuitton Horizon 55 suitcase valued at £2,710, is unknown.
The sighting followed her attendance at a baby shower for close friend and stylist Olivia Buckingham earlier this week.
Neither princess has been photographed alongside their mother or father in recent months.
Neither princess has been photographed alongside their mother or father in recent months
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Their father, Andrew, 66, has been exiled to Sandringham since his arrest, where he resides at the smaller Marsh Farm property.
It is understood that neither daughter has visited him during this time.
Sarah Ferguson, meanwhile, has been searching for a sanctuary abroad following the scandal's fallout.
The former duchess was recently spotted at a £2,000-per-night wellness spa near Salzburg in Austria, where sources suggest she rarely ventured from her lakeside chalet.
Those close to her report she maintains regular telephone contact with both daughters, who have grown increasingly worried about her well-being.
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