Beatrice & Eugenie Reportedly ‘Blindsided’ After Being Banned From Royal Events ‘Just When They Thought the Worst was Behind Them’—They’re ‘Shattered’
We’re starting to see some of the fallout from the arrest of former Prince Andrew, and it’s not just Andrew who is being affected. His ex-wife, Fergie, and his daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, have been caught in the crossfire of his terrible decisions, and it doesn’t seem like it’s going to get better anytime soon.
The two princesses have reportedly been banned from this year’s Royal Ascot in June, according to the Daily Mail. A source told the outlet, “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.”
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“Beatrice has taken it the hardest. She’s been completely blindsided by all of this,” the insider added.
According to People, decisions about the royal family’s attendance at Royal Ascot, including the royal procession carriage list, are made by Buckingham Palace. And the Daily Mail is also reporting that Prince William has advised other members of the family that they should not appear in photographs with the pair “for the rest of the year.”
This comes after reports by RadarOnline that Beatrice and Eugenie are “shattered” by the scandal and their father’s arrest, but are taking “hugely divergent approaches” about how to move forward. Beatrice, for example, was seen horseback riding with her father just this January, while Eugenie has been living in Portugal and trying to stay far away from the drama.
“Each fresh Epstein disclosure feels like a fresh blow for the sisters,” a source explained. “Just when they think the worst of it might be behind them, something else surfaces and drags it all back into the spotlight. It’s completely emotionally exhausting for them.
“There’s a deep frustration that this controversy still overshadows so much of their lives. Beatrice and Eugenie can’t escape the association, whether in their professional work or their private circles, and that constant scrutiny takes a toll both behind closed doors and in the public arena.”
And that’s where their approaches differ. “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.
“But Eugenie is taking a more cautious approach. Her priority is protecting her husband and children, and preserving the credibility she has built in her own career. For her, creating some physical and symbolic distance is not about disloyalty, it’s about stability and shielding her immediate family from further fallout.”
Reports also indicate the two were hurt badly by the latest Epstein files reveal, involving both their parents. A source said, “They were genuinely shaken by the tone and content of those newly released Epstein emails. It’s painful to see their mother portrayed in that light, and the renewed focus on the allegations involving their father has been deeply unsettling for them.”
“There’s embarrassment, yes, but also a great deal of sadness. At the same time, they’re realistic. They understand that how they respond now, the choices they make, the company they keep, and the image they project will shape their long-term standing. They’re thinking carefully about every step.”
