Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie have been dragged further into their parents' scandal as fresh allegations emerge. Uncomfortable questions about the siblings' finances have been raised ever since Andrew Mountbatten Windsor and Sarah Ferguson were unceremoniously stripped of their royal titles. Royal author Andrew Lownie claims that Beatrice and Eugenie were asked to submit a financial audit by King Charles and Prince William, but refused.
Lownie also alleges to The Mirror that Sarah Ferguson may be 'negotiating' for a 'nice pension' in exchange for not taking part in a tell-all interview. 'That may be what Fergie's negotiating at the moment. Can she get a nice pension from them and not have to do an Oprah interview,' he said.
The author, whose biography 'Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York' sent shockwaves through royal circles last summer, has released an updated version with new material. He paints a picture of a toxic pair, with allegations of sordid affairs, reckless spending and staff bullying.
Lownie argues there is a 'double standard' when it comes to the Firm's treatment of the York women compared to Harry and Meghan. 'Poor old Meghan has watched Fergie for the last 40 years selling her jam and doing all sorts of things - and quietly doing it in the States. Sarah would argue she wasn't a royal - but she was clearly living in Royal Lodge, and still semi royal - and the Sussexes must have thought 'well we can do the same'.'
Beatrice and Eugenie have not responded to the Mirror's request for comment on the claims over their finances. The new book also claims that Andrew once kicked a dog on a royal shooting trip, behaved in a 'foul manner' towards staff, and that Sarah stayed in an apartment block belonging to Jeffrey Epstein's brother Mark in 2013.
