Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, despite not being active members of the Royal Family, continue to enjoy certain privileges associated with their royal status. They retain their princess and HRH titles and have the opportunity to reside in prestigious royal palaces.
In contrast to their father, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who lost his royal titles due to involvement in the Epstein scandal, the princesses have not faced any such repercussions. However, following their father’s recent arrest, there have been calls for them to relinquish their titles and exit the line of succession.
Amid their low-key presence in recent weeks and their mention in the Epstein files alongside their parents, questions have arisen about their knowledge of their family’s interactions with the convicted sex offender. Royal expert Jennie Bond suggests it might be prudent for Beatrice and Eugenie to distance themselves from their royal titles in both personal and professional capacities.
Despite their father’s title removal, Beatrice and Eugenie have maintained their princess status and continue to have accommodations within royal palaces, facilitated by a longstanding arrangement orchestrated by their father. While their primary residences are elsewhere, Beatrice resides in St James’s Palace, and Eugenie resides in Ivy Cottage at Kensington Palace, providing them with London residences.
The private agreement between the Yorks and the King entails an undisclosed rental fee for their royal palace accommodations. The arrangement was made to ensure the princesses had a connection to the royal palaces. Suggestions have been made for the sisters to abstain from Royal Family gatherings due to the ongoing scandal.
Jennie believes that despite the current circumstances, the princesses are likely to retain their titles unless they are implicated in any misconduct. She advises them to maintain a low profile and focus on their personal and professional lives during this challenging period.