Sources say Beatrice has been left shaken as fallout from the scandal continues to affect the York sisters
Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie are reportedly dealing with new difficulties as the controversy surrounding their parents, Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew, continues to cast a shadow.
According to reports in the Daily Mail, the York sisters will not be attending the Royal Family’s traditional appearance at the Royal Ascot horse racing event in June. A source claimed the decision is linked to ongoing concerns about Sarah and Andrew’s past connections to Jeffrey Epstein.
“I’ve spoken to my friend who works at Ascot, and they said the girls have been told they can’t be there this year,” the insider alleged.
The source added that the situation has been particularly hard on Beatrice. “She’s taken it the hardest. She’s been completely blindsided by all of this,” they said.
Earlier this year, Andrew was reportedly arrested and held for several hours on suspicion of misconduct in public office. While details remain limited, the development added further scrutiny to the family.
Another source told PEOPLE that both sisters have been trying to distance themselves from the ongoing controversy and keep a low profile.
Beatrice was recently seen in public for the first time since her father’s reported arrest, appearing on his birthday earlier this month. Body language expert Judi James shared her thoughts on the appearance, suggesting Beatrice looked visibly strained.
“She appears tense and unusually serious,” James said, noting that her expression seemed far removed from her typically bright smile. “Her eyes look wary, and although she tries to chat as if it’s a relaxed outing with friends, her facial tension suggests she’s not at ease.”
As scrutiny around the family continues, it seems the impact is being felt beyond Andrew and Sarah, with their daughters now facing the consequences as well.
