Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie will not join the King and other members of the royal family for Easter this weekend, royal sources have confirmed. The decision comes amid mounting pressure over their family's links to convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, with both princesses named in recently released Epstein files.
The princesses had attended Christmas at Sandringham with the King, but have since kept a low profile following revelations about their parents, Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, who were stripped of royal titles last year. There is no suggestion of wrongdoing by Beatrice or Eugenie, and their father has consistently denied any allegations.
A royal source indicated that the princesses, with the King's understanding, have made alternative plans for Easter. They will not attend the traditional Easter Matins service at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, but are expected to join family celebrations in the future. The King had previously shown support by inviting them to Christmas, but the situation has since changed.
Reports suggest a “deep unease” within royal circles about issuing any public statement regarding the princesses as more Epstein-related allegations emerge. Meanwhile, their father Prince Andrew will also be absent from Windsor this weekend following his arrest last month for misconduct in public office. He was recently seen inspecting horses near his new home on the Sandringham estate.
The King has reportedly accelerated the deadline for Andrew to vacate Royal Lodge, his former Windsor home, with royal aides clearing remaining possessions. Andrew denies any wrongdoing. Sarah Ferguson has not been seen publicly in months amid ongoing scrutiny of her association with Epstein.
