Royal expert says the sisters remain concerned about the long-term impact of their parents' public challenges
Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie are reportedly facing renewed uncertainty as questions surrounding their father, Prince Andrew, continue to attract public attention.
Although the sisters recently appeared alongside members of the Royal Family at Peter Phillips' wedding, royal commentator Duncan Larcombe believes the ongoing scrutiny linked to Andrew's association with the late Jeffrey Epstein remains a source of concern for them.
Speaking to The Mirror, Larcombe suggested that Andrew and Sarah Ferguson should be relieved that their daughters have largely avoided being treated the same way as their parents in the public eye.
"You'd like to think that Andrew was big enough and clever enough to welcome the fact his daughters aren't being tarred with the same brush," the expert said. "Whether he is or not, we don't know. Andrew is an odd cookie, but you'd like to think he wants the best for his daughters after everything that's happening and has happened to him."
Larcombe also pointed to Sarah Ferguson's situation, saying it should be reassuring for both parents that their daughters continue to maintain public relationships with the wider Royal Family.
However, he warned that the fallout from the Epstein controversy is far from over and could continue to affect Beatrice and Eugenie.
"The Epstein scandal isn't over yet, and until it's over, I don't think Beatrice and Eugenie will sleep particularly well," he said. "I think they will probably be very nervous about what the future is and what's going to happen with their father, and to a lesser extent their mother."
The expert argued that the sisters have found themselves caught in circumstances beyond their control, with public discussion often extending beyond Andrew himself.
As the monarchy continues to evolve and streamline under King Charles, questions remain about what role, if any, Beatrice and Eugenie may play in the institution's future. For now, their long-term position within the royal landscape remains uncertain.
