Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie have been advised to quietly relinquish their HRH titles and royal perks following their father Prince Andrew's fall from grace, according to royal expert Jennie Bond. The sisters, who are not working members of the royal family, continue to use their princess titles and retain access to apartments in royal palaces, a privilege arranged by their father.
The call comes after the princesses were named in the Epstein files, alongside their parents. While their inclusion does not imply wrongdoing, it has reignited debate about their royal status. Bond, a former BBC royal correspondent, suggested the sisters might choose to drop their titles privately, avoiding the tarnished York name and using their married names instead.
Beatrice and Eugenie currently benefit from private rental agreements for properties in St James's Palace and Kensington Palace, respectively. These arrangements, made by their father, require them to pay an undisclosed rent. Despite the scandal, Bond believes King Charles is unlikely to strip them of their titles unless they become implicated in wrongdoing.
The princesses have maintained a low profile in recent weeks. Bond advised them to continue keeping their heads down and focusing on their jobs and family lives. The debate highlights the ongoing scrutiny of non-working royals and their privileges amid the fallout from the Epstein scandal.
