Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie are reportedly facing an uncertain future within the royal family as the fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein scandal continues to engulf their parents, Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson. The sisters have been mentioned in recently released Epstein files, though the mentions do not indicate any wrongdoing on their part.
According to sources, King Charles is reassessing the role of his nieces after their names appeared in the documents. An insider told the Daily Mail: 'Beatrice and Eugenie are particularly vulnerable at the moment. As they are dragged further into the Epstein web, the King is shifting his stance on the girls' future.' It has been claimed that the sisters may not be invited to Royal Ascot, the Easter Sunday church service, or upcoming royal garden parties.
The sisters are said to be reacting differently to the pressure. Beatrice is reportedly 'trying to come to terms with it matter-of-factly although can't help bursting into tears regularly,' while Eugenie 'has apparently gone into denial - fingers in the ears, head in the sand, hoping it will all go away.' A source added that Beatrice's royal status 'means more to her than Eugenie.'
The strain has also affected their marriages. Beatrice's husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, is said to be struggling with the situation, while Eugenie's husband, Jack Brooksbank, has reportedly refused to allow Sarah Ferguson to move into their home in Portugal. A source said Jack maintains a 'code of honour' that prevents him from accommodating his mother-in-law.
