He has made no habit of announcing activities since he stepped down, leaving people to see whether he steps out with the other royals on the day.
Last year he made a brief appearance as he travelled to St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham for the royal’s Christmas service.
But he made the journey separated from the rest of his family, who arrived together.
Only Prince Charles walked the path to the church with him at 9am on Christmas Day.
