Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie 'in a state' after father Andrew's dramatic arrest
Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie are said to be privately devastated and in a state following the high-profile arrest of their father, the former Duke of York, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. The arrest occurred on his 66th birthday, with insiders describing the situation as catastrophic for the royal daughters.
Arrest details and ongoing investigation
Andrew was arrested yesterday on suspicion of misconduct in public office, linked to his close relationship with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. He was released after approximately 11 hours but remains under active investigation. Detectives have continued searching his former residence at Royal Lodge this morning, underscoring the seriousness of the allegations.
King Charles has publicly commented, stating that the law must take its course and pledging full support and cooperation with the police. A Palace statement emphasised a commitment to a fair and proper process, though the royal family has refrained from further comment to avoid interfering with the investigation.
Family reactions and private struggles
Despite maintaining a public silence, sources close to the family reveal that Beatrice and Eugenie are trying their hardest to put a brave face on it. One royal insider told The Telegraph: This is catastrophic for her and the girls. She seems to be doing her best to put a brave face on it. Her desperation for money was clear stupidity but does that equate to what she's going through now?
Another source confirmed the daughters were in a state following the arrest at Andrew's new home, Wood Farm on the Sandringham estate. Their mother, Sarah Ferguson, has not commented publicly and is currently staying in the United Arab Emirates after a brief trip to the French Alps with friends.
Recent public appearances and family whereabouts
Eugenie's most recent public appearance was on February 10, where she attended an art fair in Qatar as part of her work with art dealer Hauser and Wirth. She was photographed smiling with model Caroline Daur, who later shared a social media post about Art Basel 2026, captioning it: Reunion. It's been too long.
Meanwhile, Beatrice's husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, was last seen in Palm Beach, Florida, sharing updates on his Instagram account, which also promotes his property firm Banda. His posts from February 9 featured palm tree-lined streets and other Florida locales, though Beatrice was notably absent from the images.
The arrest has sent shockwaves through the royal family, with Beatrice and Eugenie facing intense personal turmoil as they navigate the fallout from their father's legal troubles and the ongoing Epstein-related allegations.
