Royal sisters said to hold sharply different views as family tensions grow
A reported rift is emerging between Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie over their father, Prince Andrew, Duke of York, with insiders claiming the sisters now see him in very different ways.
According to sources cited in an interview with Heat World, Beatrice is said to take a more measured and loyal stance. Married to Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi and a mother, she reportedly focuses on her personal memories of Andrew as a father figure. One insider described her perspective as grounded in loyalty, recalling “the man who read to her at night” and supported her through key moments in life.
Eugenie, on the other hand, is described as feeling frustrated and overwhelmed. The younger sister, who is married to Jack Brooksbank, is said to believe she has been unwillingly drawn into ongoing controversies surrounding her parents. Sources claim this has created strain, with one noting that the situation is “slowly tearing them apart” despite their historically close bond.
The broader tension is linked to renewed scrutiny surrounding Andrew and his past association with Jeffrey Epstein. Reports suggest that fresh attention followed developments tied to documents released by the U.S. Department of Justice, bringing earlier controversies back into public discussion.
Meanwhile, Sarah Ferguson is also said to be keeping a low profile, with insiders suggesting she is staying out of the spotlight unless a compelling opportunity arises.
Andrew’s past roles, including his position as a UK trade envoy, and the fallout from his connections have already led to the loss of royal duties and honours. Allegations tied to that period continue to cast a long shadow over the family.
For now, the reported divide between Beatrice and Eugenie highlights how deeply the situation is affecting even the closest relationships within the York family.
