Royal Sisters Eugenie and Beatrice Distancing Themselves from Father Andrew Following Allegations of Infidelity with Over a Dozen Women
Reports suggest that Prince William may consider removing Prince Andrew's royal titles, but a well-placed insider indicates this is unlikely to happen, as it would require an act of Parliament and could draw unwanted attention to the issues.
The strained relationship between Prince Andrew and his brother, Prince Harry, has been further complicated by a dispute over Andrew's residence at the Royal Lodge. Despite this, the brothers' daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, have been maintaining a cautious distance from their father.
The sisters have been praised for their resilience and popular status, as they have navigated the controversies surrounding their father with measured grace. They have not publicly defended him, a stance that commendably avoids complicating their own standing.
The book "Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York," set to be released soon, alleges that Prince Andrew slept with more than a dozen women in the first year of his marriage to Sarah Ferguson. The book also contains allegations about Andrew's actions during his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, including the claim that he kept newly wrapped women's pantyhose, lingerie, and sandals in Epstein's home.
Despite the distress caused by these allegations, Beatrice and Eugenie have been defending their father on multiple occasions. They have also spoken to their uncle, King Charles, about their father and asked him to forgive Andrew and for the brothers to mend fences.
However, the sisters have been distancing themselves from their father amid the controversies. A palace insider stated that the extent of the relationship recovery between the princesses and their father depends on any further revelations.
Royal expert Ingrid Seward has noted that this distance will hurt Princess Beatrice more than her younger sister, Eugenie, as Beatrice has historically been close to her father. Yet, both princesses have been grateful for their privilege and have tried to use it to do the right thing.
The two sisters have been keeping their heads held high despite the controversies surrounding their father. They have fought hard with their uncle King Charles over their father's defense in 2022 and have been commended for their measured responses.
Another source close to the sisters told The Daily Beast's newsletter The Royalist that the two want to stand by their parents since they've dealt with it all their lives. The sisters are also not devastated or heartbroken by the book or any of the controversies surrounding their father.
Instead, they have carved out independent roles that keep them separate from the scandal surrounding Prince Andrew. Their efforts to maintain their own standing and reputation, while still showing support for their father, have been widely acknowledged and appreciated.
- The sisters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, have shown a unique style of grace and resilience, often associated with celebrities who navigate personal and professional crises while maintaining their individual identities and beauty, as they have in the face of Andrew's alleged scandals.
- The sisters' independent roles in entertainment and social work further serve to emphasize their distinct identities, differentiating them from their father amid the ongoing controversies associated with him, illustrating a new approach to the royal family's public image.
- In an industry marked by constant scrutiny and shifting public opinion, Beatrice and Eugenie have demonstrated a beauty and elegance both on and off the red carpet, embodying the captivating allure of contemporary celebrities while adhering to the standards of the monarchy.
