Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s two daughters would have hoped they were under the protection of King Charles until a few weeks ago when Buckingham Palace issued a pregnancy announcement for Princess Eugenie.
There were also talks of Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie being invited to Royal Ascot, but given recent events, it seems the sisters are back in danger.
A looming eviction notice hangs over them as public backlash followed the NAO audit report which revealed they have been living “rent-free” in the grace-and-favor homes.
Besides, the mere association with Andrew’s shame in the Epstein files has already given them a lot of trouble in their social circles.
Charles still has a soft spot for his two nieces, but William makes no exceptions for his cousins. Although a royal expert disputes the claim, suggesting the future king cannot fully burn all bridges in the interest of monarchy.
“William represents the next generation of royals who won’t be in a million years until he becomes king,” royal expert Duncan Larcombe wrote in New Magazine.
The expert said William realizes that just as Princess Anne and Prince Edward have played a big role for King Charles, he also needs “a few peripheral royals to support the work of the royal family”.
The appearance at Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling’s wedding was the “biggest hint” that they are still an “important part”. That William was kind to his cousins could be considered a power move.
However, one wrong step by the sisters could crush all possibilities for a position in the royal fold.
