Prince William is taking a stronger role in shaping decisions behind the castle doors following the arrest of Andrew.
Once known as the Duke of York, the disgraced royal was arrested last month on suspicion of misconduct in public office in connection with his former position as a British trade envoy.
Royal commentator Andrew Lownie believes the situation has changed the balance of influence in the family.
Talking further The Lownie Report Podcast he suggested that the Prince of Wales increasingly controls the direction of the monarchy during the crisis.
According to Lownie, the fallout has also led to a visible effort to distance himself from Andrew and those closely associated with him.
This distancing, he claimed, may extend to his daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie.
The sisters, both regular faces at Royal Ascot, are reportedly not expected to attend the iconic racing event this year.
Some observers see the move as a sign that the palace wants to keep the spotlight off the York branch of the family while tensions remain high.
A former BBC royal correspondent suggested the couple might consider stepping back from using their princess titles altogether, claiming the York name has gained a reputation in recent years.
Although neither Beatrice nor Eugenie have publicly addressed the proposal, both have built professional lives outside of full-time royal duties.
Despite the controversy surrounding their father, the sisters still maintain ties to royal residences.
Beatrice is said to be staying at St James’s Palace, while Eugenie is staying at Ivy Cottage.
