The one royal fighting Princess Beatrice and Eugenie's corner amid Andrew scandal 'revealed'
"He won't go to war for Andrew"Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie have faced a tough few months amid the ongoing scandal surrounding their father, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
Andrew, 66, has faced intense criticism over his past links to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. From being mentioned in the release of Epstein files in January to his shock arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office in February, Andrew has been heavily scrutinised.
Throughout this, his daughters Beatrice, 37, and Eugenie, 35, have remained quiet. However, royal experts have claimed the scandal has taken its toll on the sisters.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor scandal
Amid all the scrutiny surrounding their father Andrew, there’s been talk over Beatrice and Eugenie’s roles within the monarchy.
Last October, King Charles initiated a formal process to remove Andrew’s royal titles and honours, including his prince title.
It came as scrutiny was mounting even more over Andrew’s ties to Epstein as well as the resurfacing of the late Virginia Giuffre’s allegations of sexual assault against the royal. Andrew has always vehemently denied Ms Giuffre’s allegations.
The king’s decision posed the question whether Beatrice and Eugenie should lose their princess titles. However, it’s believed they will keep their titles.
One royal commentator has said King Charles remains firmly supportive of his nieces.
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Charles’ ‘support’ for Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie
Speaking to the Express, royal author Robert Jobson said: “Charles loves those girls. Always has. But he won’t go to war for Andrew – and they know it.”
However, things may be different when it comes to Beatrice and Eugenie’s cousin, Prince William.
Charles and William need to make that call.
Jobson continued: “William is cold-eyed about the institution. Unsentimental. Catherine backs people who stay quiet and get on with things. Of the three, Charles is the only one who actually cares.
“But in the end the rule should be simple: you work for the Crown, you keep the title. You don’t, you don’t. Charles and William need to make that call.”
Beatrice and Eugenie face calls to give up royal titles
Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie are not working royals. However, they do support King Charles and other senior royals.
They remain close to the royal family, often being seen out at events throughout the year.
But, royal commentator Jennie Bond recently advised the royal sisters to quietly give up their titles.
Speaking to the Mirror, Bond said: “I don’t think either of them has ever flaunted their titles, but there’s obviously a huge cachet in some circles about being called a Princess. A title like that opens doors and sets up connections, which both Beatrice and Eugenie have used to their advantage.
How Princess Beatrice and Eugenie have 'reacted' to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor scandal
For years, Andrew has faced scrutiny over his association with late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor scandal
He has also faced allegations of sexual assault. The late Virginia Giuffre claimed that she was trafficked by Epstein and made to have sex with the royal on three occasions when she was 17.
Andrew has consistently and vehemently denied the allegations.
In October 2025, King Charles removed his younger brother’s royal titles and honours as scrutiny intensified over Andrew's links to Epstein.
In February 2026, police arrested Andrew on suspicion of misconduct in public office. He spent approximately 11 hours in police custody before being released under investigation.
No details were confirmed on the allegations against Andrew.
However, it comes after he was accused of sharing sensitive and confidential information with Epstein in 2010, while serving as the UK’s trade envoy.
The allegations came after the US Department of Justice’s release of millions of files relating to Epstein and his crimes in January 2026.
Trade envoys are bound by duties of confidentiality over sensitive commercial and political information.
Andrew has always denied any wrongdoing in relation to Epstein.
Beatrice and Eugenie's 'heartbreaking reaction'
According to reports, Beatrice and Eugenie have taken the scandal surrounding their father hard.
A source told The Telegraph that the situation has left the family reeling. They claimed the scandal has been "catastrophic" for the sisters.
Another source claimed the sisters were "in a state" following the developments.
“There’s nothing wrong in that, but now that their father has been stripped of his titles and their mother can no longer use hers, they might like to quietly drop the use of theirs.”
She added: “I don’t see the need for them to renounce them publicly, but it might be prudent to sever links with the York name — now so very tarnished —and just use their married names.”
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