Royal Biographer Suggests Princesses Fear Further Revelations About Prince Andrew
Royal author Andrew Lownie has claimed that Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie may be "worried there are further damaging revelations to come" about their father, Prince Andrew, as the fallout from his association with Jeffrey Epstein continues to unfold. This exclusive insight comes amid a tumultuous period for the Duke of York, who has faced significant personal and professional setbacks throughout 2025.
A Year of Unprecedented Royal Turmoil
For Prince Andrew, 2025 has proven to be an annus horribilis of historic proportions, echoing the difficulties his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, famously described in 1992. The year began with King Charles III initiating a formal process to strip his brother of his royal styles, titles, and honours in October. This was swiftly followed in November by the removal of Andrew's status as a prince and his appointments to the prestigious Order of the Garter and Royal Victorian Order.
The situation deteriorated further in December when the Ministry of Defence announced the withdrawal of Andrew's honorary rank of vice-admiral. Compounding these professional humiliations, the former prince has been evicted from his cherished Royal Lodge residence, forced to downsize to what has been described as a "dilapidated" farmhouse within the Sandringham estate in Norfolk.
Daughters' Loyalty Tested Amid Ongoing Investigations
According to Lownie, who spoke exclusively to the Mirror, the princesses have maintained their loyalty to their father throughout these challenges but now face growing anxiety about what might emerge next. "They might be worried there are further damaging revelations to come," the royal biographer stated, highlighting that only approximately 1% of material from the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein has been made public so far.
The royal family is reportedly "bracing themselves" for potential additional scandals as more information surfaces. Prince Andrew has consistently denied any wrongdoing regarding his association with Epstein, but the allegations continue to cast a long shadow over his reputation and relationships.
Diverging Approaches Within the Family
Recent reports suggest the two princesses may be adopting different approaches to their father's situation. Sources have revealed that Princess Eugenie has reportedly "cut off all contact" with Prince Andrew, with one insider describing the situation as "Brooklyn Beckham-level" in its completeness. This follows her decision to spend the Christmas period with the wider royal family rather than with her parents in Windsor.
In contrast, photographs emerged over the weekend showing Prince Andrew spending time with Princess Beatrice and his four-year-old granddaughter, Sienna, at Windsor. Neither princess has commented publicly on their father's difficulties, a strategy that crisis PR expert Lauren Beeching believes is their wisest course of action. "The more effective approach is simply not to be seen with him and not make a spectacle of it," she advised the i newspaper.
Sarah Ferguson's Uncertain Future
The princesses' mother, Sarah Ferguson, finds herself in a particularly challenging position. Having lived for many years in a separate wing of her ex-husband's Royal Lodge home, the 66-year-old now lacks a stable residence following Andrew's eviction. She recently sold a lavish London townhouse in Belgravia that she had purchased for £4.2 million in 2022 and was renting out for approximately £4,000 per week.
Her spokesperson explained that Ferguson "wasn't looking to sell it" but agreed when the tenant requested to purchase the property, adding that "it's an investment property for her girls, and so the monies will be reinvested accordingly." Despite this financial planning, reports suggest Ferguson is struggling emotionally with her predicament, with some sources claiming she bursts into tears daily. However, Lownie remains confident in her resilience, noting "She's a tough nut and she'll be back."
Representatives for Princess Eugenie, Princess Beatrice, and Buckingham Palace have been approached for comment regarding these developments, but no official statements have been issued at this time. The royal family continues to navigate these complex personal and public challenges as investigations into the Epstein case proceed.
