Prince Andrew and Fergie’s Christmas card makes reference to Epstein scandal with cryptic ‘say goodbye to 2019’ caption

Prince Andrew’s Christmas Card makes one thing crystal clear - he and Fergie are ready to move on from a scandal-plagued 2019.

Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson’s Christmas card signals they are ready to move on from a candal-plagued 2019.

The Duke of York’s friendship with the paedophile has come under scrutiny over the past few months but the card comes with the caption: “Say Goodbye to 2019.”

Prince Andrew, The Duke York (L), Sarah, Duchess of York (R) and their daughter, Princess Beatrice, following her graduation ceremony at Goldsmiths College on September 9, 2011 in London, United Kingdom. Picture: Ian Nicholson - WPA Pool/Getty Images

Andrew has come under fire over claims he allegedly had sex with a 17-year-old and for his friendship with ­disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, who took his own life in August this year, The Sun reported.

The 66-year-old was awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.

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Andrew, 59, has always denied any wrongdoing but his attempt to put the matter behind him backfired when he gave a car crash interview to the BBC.

The Duke and Duchess’s festive tidings feature one image of one of their Norfolk terrier dogs nose-deep in a bush with the caption: ‘Say Goodbye to 2019.’

The card features one of the couple's dogs. Picture: Splash News via Media Mode

Another shows what is thought to be the Queen’s Balmoral estate and a path through the Highlands, accompanied with the message: ‘We Look to the Road Ahead’.

The card hints at the Prince making a fresh start in 2020. Picture: Splash News via Media Mode

The white embossed card is also from the couple’s daughters Beatrice, 31, and 29-year-old Eugenie.

Printed inside is the message: “We are united with gratitude for your support and kindness, Thank you.’

The card states the 'family are united with gratitude' for the support they've received. Picture: Splash News via Media Mode

Some of the cards have been sent with gifts including a pencil with a crown on top of the words ‘Duchess Doodles’ embossed in silver down the side, which refers to one of her favourite nicknames.

The couple's daughter's also sign their Christmas card. Picture: Splash News via Media Mode

The Prince has been sacked from royal duties following the BBC interview, in which he said he did not regret his decade-long friendship with Epstein.

Virginia Roberts alleges she was forced to romp with the Duke while she was a 17-year-old trafficked victim of Jeffrey Epstein – a claim Andrew strongly denies.

Britain's Prince Andrew drives into Buckingham Palace, as he arrives for the traditional Queen's Christmas lunch. Picture: Aaron Chown/PA via AP

Andrew was slammed for saying he did not remember meeting Virginia – or dancing with her at a London nightclub – despite the pair being photographed together.

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