Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice have ended up in the center of attention after their father, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, was arrested a few weeks ago. Now, the Royal Family has banned them from royal events for the foreseeable future.
The Royal Family has been shaken to the core following the revelation of former Prince Andrew’s close connection to the late convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. Meanwhile, as the Epstein files have been released, it’s been known that his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, also has links to him.
Their children, Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice, have both kept themselves outside the spotlight, but reports suggest they have cut ties with their father after the latest revelations. A few weeks ago, he was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in office.
Beatrice and Eugenie have reportedly had “different approaches” to their parents’ involvement in the Epstein scandal. They are said to have struggled to cope with the release of the latest files.
Per Express, quoting Radar Online, a source said, “Beatrice has always had a fiercely loyal streak, especially when it comes to her father. Her instinct is to stand by Andrew and show solidarity, regardless of the public backlash.”
“She feels that turning away in difficult moments would only deepen the fracture,” they added.
Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie banned from major royal event
King Charles has made it clear that he intends to cooperate with the police regarding the arrest of his brother in February. Meanwhile, Prince William and Kate Middleton have decided not to be on the frontlines and have stayed quiet.
Now, the Royal Family has decided to act when it comes to Beatrice and Eugenie.-
The Daily Mail reports that the sisters have been told that they are not welcome in the royal box at the Royal Ascot this year. Royal Ascot is a major horse racing event in the UK that usually attracts many royals. But now the sisters — who are 37 and 35 years old — won’t be there in June.
A source told the Daily Mail: “I’ve spoken to my friend who works at Ascot, and they said the girls have been told they can’t be there this year.”
The same insider added, “Beatrice has taken it the hardest. She’s been completely blindsided by all of this.”
The decision appears to be linked to ongoing trouble surrounding their parents — former Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson — because of past ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
May not appear at other royal events
Some reports say this could be part of a wider effort to keep Beatrice and Eugenie away from royal public events for now. They may not appear at other big occasions this year either.
Beatrice and Eugenie have not officially commented on the reports. Buckingham Palace has also not publicly responded to questions about this situation.
Some insiders say this move is part of an effort to protect the wider Royal Family’s reputation. Others think it will be a very hard time for the sisters, who say they feel shocked and upset.
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