Royal Sisters Become Unwitting Victims in Epstein Saga Fallout
Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie have found themselves unwillingly entangled in the ongoing Jeffrey Epstein scandal, becoming what one royal expert describes as "two more victims" of the disgraced financier's legacy. The royal siblings have been dragged into the dramatic fallout surrounding their parents' connections to the convicted sex trafficker, witnessing their family unit disintegrate under the weight of the controversy.
Family Ties Severed Amid Mounting Pressure
Recent reports indicate that Princess Eugenie, aged 35, has completely severed contact with her father, Prince Andrew, as the storm surrounding his long-standing friendship with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell continues to rage. The former Duke of York, who has consistently denied any wrongdoing, faces multiple consequences including the loss of his royal titles and his right to reside at Royal Lodge.
Royal expert and author Duncan Larcombe told the Mirror: "It's sad because in many ways, Beatrice and Eugenie are two more victims of Jeffrey Epstein. They have done nothing wrong and yet they have been forced to sit and watch as their parents are torn to pieces by their own behaviours."
Public Silence Masks Private Turmoil
While both princesses have maintained public silence regarding their family's dramatic situation, Larcombe suggests there is "every chance" that Eugenie has indeed estranged herself from her disgraced father. This potential separation represents what the expert describes as "one of the most bitter blows" Andrew has faced throughout the entire scandal.
The royal author elaborated: "Maybe it's just a temporary measure and when things die down she can quietly maintain a relationship, but at the moment that's going to be one of the most bitter blows Andrew has had to face, and he's faced a lot."
Charitable Work Creates Additional Pressure
Princess Eugenie's prominent anti-slavery advocacy work has created particular complications in navigating her father's association with Epstein. The princess co-founded The Anti Slavery Collective in 2017, which became a standalone charity in 2022, with Eugenie remaining on the Board of Trustees. Her work has included presenting campaigns at the United Nations General Assembly focused on combating forced labour and human trafficking.
Larcombe suggested this charitable commitment may have influenced her decision: "I think it's partly because she's involved with a few modern day slavery charities and organisations, so she might feel she has to distance herself publicly from her father because of the nature of what is being said."
Family Unit Disintegrates Alongside Royal Status
The expert painted a poignant picture of the family's disintegration, noting: "It looks like that little family unit of Andrew, Fergie and their children, when they all used to stay as one happy family, has gone the same way as his title of Prince. He's lost them both." This observation highlights how the Epstein scandal has eroded not just Andrew's public standing but his closest personal relationships.
The situation continues to develop as Prince Andrew prepares to move from Royal Lodge to the smaller Marsh Farm property on the Sandringham Estate, while his daughters navigate the complex fallout from associations they never sought nor cultivated.
