Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie were apparently gripped by uncertainty as the controversy surrounding their parents led to a somewhat confusing stance from the palace.
As the investigation into the Epstein archives and the investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson deepened, the royals appeared to add some distance to the York sisters.
This had come after they attended the Sandringham Christmas, where all the royals showed their support by standing with them during a difficult time. After that, the sisters were invited and then uninvited to royal events, which further confused the public about the royal position.
According to former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond, the royal family will not let Beatrice and Eugenie suffer for the sins of their parents as they will perform at their cousin Peter Philip’s wedding this summer.
“They are Peter’s first cousins and have always had a good relationship,” Bond said The mirror.
“There will inevitably be some interest in Beatrice and Eugenie if they are guests at the wedding, but not enough to detract from the bride and groom in any major way,” she explained.
Peter Philips reportedly made the decision to keep his wedding to Harriet Sperling royal family drama free as he left the Sussexes off the guest list, fully aware of the feud. Also, Andrew and Fergie were also permanently removed due to how much media attention and public uproar it will cause.
This is also to be a protective measure for the sisters, as King Charles has promised to maintain a relationship with his nieces. Experts noted that the monarch largely protected them when he chose to announce Eugenie’s third pregnancy via the palace.
It indicated that Beatrice and Eugenie are still part of the royal fold and the rest of the family is also included in protecting them.
Bond stated: “Beatrice and Eugenie are going through an incredibly difficult time in their lives and I think their wider family is determined to stay true to their promise that women will always be included.”
