Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie are reportedly keeping a low profile following the arrest of their father, Andrew, as the situation continues to unfold.
Andrew, the former Duke of York, was arrested on 19 February on suspicion of misconduct in public office and later released while remaining under investigation. In the days since, sources say his daughters have chosen to step back from the public drama surrounding the case.
According to insiders speaking to People Magazine, the sisters are focused on their families and making a conscious effort to distance themselves from the controversy. “They’re trying to stay away from it,” a source said.
The insider added that their priority is protecting their children, noting that the situation involves their children’s grandfather. Princess Beatrice is a mother of two and also helps raise her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi’s son from a previous relationship. Princess Eugenie shares two young sons with her husband Jack Brooksbank.
Sources also suggest the York sisters are privately re-examining aspects of their upbringing in light of recent developments. “They’re putting pieces of the puzzle together in real time and realising they may have been used,” one insider claimed, describing the experience as deeply painful.
Despite feelings of hurt and betrayal, those close to the sisters say their emotions are complex. “A dad is still your dad, and a mum is still your mum,” the source said, adding that love for a parent does not simply disappear, even in moments of profound disappointment.
Andrew’s arrest marks the latest chapter in ongoing scrutiny tied to his past association with Jeffrey Epstein, a shadow that continues to affect those closest to him.
