Due to

[bmo]

(From a grammar book.) Due to circumstances beyond my control, I regret to say that I can't be present at your daughter's wedding.

1. Can I say, due to the circumstances...?
2. Can I say, due to circumstances that are beyond my ...?

[Casiopea]

(From a grammar book.) Due to circumstances beyond my control, I regret to say that I can't be present at your daughter's wedding.

1. Can I say, due to the circumstances...?
2. Can I say, due to circumstances that are beyond my ...?

The point of using "circumstances beyond my control" is that you don't have to/want to mention the specific circumstances, so using "the" doesn't work. :D

Due to circumstances (that are) beyond my control. (OK)

:D

[bmo]

Got it. That makes sense, and thanks.

BMO

[Casiopea]

Got it. That makes sense, and thanks.

BMO

You're welcome. :D