Princess Beatrice and Eugenie have ‘no control’ as Andrew’s scandal dominates lives
Experts are warning that Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie are currently navigating a "royal minefield" with "zero control" over the narrative as their father’s legal situation worsens. As of Monday, March 23, 2026, the sisters find themselves caught between familial loyalty and a public that is increasingly demanding they be stripped of their titles.
According to royal author Robert Jobson, the sisters feel "pretty duped" by the recent revelations, having spent years believing their father's denials.
1. The "Bullseye" Titles
Expert consensus suggests that the sisters' HRH styles have transformed from a mark of prestige into a "target."
The "Working for the Crown" Rule: Jobson argues that the logic for keeping the titles is failing: "In the end, the rule should be simple: you work for the Crown, you keep the title.
You don't, you don't." The "Millstone" Effect: Because they are not working royals, the titles serve only to tie them to Andrew and the Epstein scandal.
Experts warn that as long as they hold these styles, they remain "guilty by association" in the court of public opinion. The Middle East Controversy: Scrutiny has specifically focused on claims that the sisters have used their titles to gain business advantages in the Middle East—a practice biographer Andrew Lownie says they must end immediately to survive.
2. A Family Divided: Different Survival Strategies
The sisters have reportedly taken vastly different approaches to managing their relationship with their father since his February arrest:
Eugenie’s "Total Cut-Off": Sources claim Princess Eugenie has "completely cut off" all contact with Andrew.
Given her work with the Anti-Slavery Collective, she is reportedly "furious" and "aghast" that her father’s name appears so frequently in the latest trafficking-linked files. Beatrice’s "Loyal Line": Conversely, Princess Beatrice has been seen horseback riding with her father—a move Jennie Bond describes as a "silent show of loyalty."
As the older sister, Beatrice reportedly feels a "greater responsibility" for her father's mental well-being as he faces potential prosecution.
3. The "Cold-Eyed" King and Prince
The sisters are also facing a "royal cold shoulder" from the senior members of the Firm:
The Ascot Ban: Both sisters have reportedly been told they are barred from the Royal Ascot carriage procession this year to prevent any negative "optics" for the King.
William’s Pragmatism: Prince William is said to view the situation through a "cold-eyed lens," prioritizing the survival of the institution over family sentiment.
He has reportedly advised other royals not to be photographed with the sisters for the remainder of 2026. The "One Royal" Ally: Currently, only King Charles III is said to be "fighting their corner" behind the scenes, out of personal affection.
However, experts note that even the King’s support is being tested by the 56% of the public who want the sisters stripped of their titles.
4. Marriages Under Pressure
Reports from OK! Magazine and other outlets suggest the scandal is pushing the sisters' marriages to the "brink." Both Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi and Jack Brooksbank are allegedly struggling with the "mortifying" social ostracization and the "contagion" of the York family's reputation.
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