Andrew and Sarah Ferguson’s eldest daughter, Princess Beatrice, has found herself embroiled in fresh controversy over her alleged support for her disgraced father.
The Princess of York has been blamed for the TV interview that rocked the palace and forced Queen Elizabeth II to strip the former Duke of York of his title and patronage.
The 37-year-old faces renewed investigation into his alleged role in the explosives BBC Newsnight interview that derailed Andrew’s public status.
The producer who secured the broadcast reportedly claimed that the princess allegedly played a crucial role in pushing the controversial TV appearance forward.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor admits his links to convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein in the interview broadcast in November 2019.
According to Sam McAlister, as reported by RadarThe Newsnight producer who negotiated the interview, Andrew’s eldest daughter Beatrice turned up unexpectedly during key discussions with BBC team just days before the broadcast — a moment, McAlister says, proved decisive in whether the interview went ahead.
McAlister described Beatrice as a pivotal figure in the negotiations, saying: “In my opinion, when Princess Beatrice came unexpectedly to the face-to-face negotiation, which took place just three days before this interview physically took place, I called her ‘the rainmaker’.”
According to the producer, Beatrice’s presence fundamentally changed the tone of the meeting with Andrew and his advisers, explaining: “The reason is because she was protecting her father’s interests. She was super polite, super nice, super friendly. But in that room with the people that were there, she was the one who had his best interests at heart.”
She said, “And it was clear that if we didn’t answer her questions well, this interview would never happen. That’s why I think she was deeply important in the conversation.”
After the explosive chat, Andrew faced increasing criticism for his association with the disgraced financier and increasing pressure to explain his relationship publicly.
