Royal insiders say the decision has been painful, but years in the making
Princess Eugenie is said to be deeply disappointed with her parents and has quietly chosen to put some distance between them, according to friends and royal insiders.
Sources speaking to The Standard claim that Eugenie’s frustration with Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson has been building for years. While she remained loyal for a long time, those close to her say that dynamic has now shifted.
The move reportedly follows a series of recent developments, including the loss of royal titles and the order for Andrew and Sarah to vacate Royal Lodge. Insiders say these events made it harder for Eugenie to overlook the controversies that have continued to follow her parents.
One friend described a long-running sense of exasperation, recalling an attitude of “what have they done now?” that had become familiar over the years. For a time, the sisters dismissed negative coverage as unfair or conspiratorial. Eventually, sources say, reality set in.
According to one insider, both daughters are now disillusioned, but are handling it differently. Eugenie’s sister, Princess Beatrice, is said to be trying to keep the peace, while Eugenie has chosen to step back for now. The distance, friends stress, is not necessarily permanent, but it reflects how strained things have become.
