The latest release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein is sending ripples through the British Royal Family, and Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie are finding themselves increasingly caught in the fallout from their father, Prince Andrew’s, association with the disgraced financier. While Prince Andrew was stripped of his titles in , new revelations are prompting the sisters to reassess their understanding of the situation and their father’s actions, according to multiple reports.
The newly released files include emails between Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, and Jeffrey Epstein, which mention Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie. These communications, coupled with other documents indicating a continued relationship between Prince Andrew and Epstein beyond the previously stated cutoff, are reportedly causing significant distress for the sisters. Sources suggest they are now grappling with a sense of betrayal and a growing realization of the extent of their father’s involvement.
“They are pretty torn because they believed [their father],” royal author Robert Jobson told People magazine, as reported by multiple outlets. This sentiment is echoed by other sources who describe the princesses as feeling “duped” by Prince Andrew’s long-maintained narrative. A particularly damaging email from , sent after the publication of a photograph showing Prince Andrew with Virginia Giuffre, allegedly reads, “It would seem we are in this together,” further undermining his previous statements.
The situation is particularly sensitive given that both Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie are mothers to young children. They are now forced to navigate the public scrutiny and the implications of these revelations for their own families. The disclosures are not only damaging to Prince Andrew’s reputation but also cast a shadow over their mother, Sarah Ferguson, whose correspondence with Epstein is now under intense examination.
According to reports, Princess Eugenie is particularly frustrated with the situation. Friends of the princess have described her as “very, very frustrated” as she deals with the consequences of her parents’ actions. The feeling of being drawn into a scandal not of her own making is reportedly a source of significant emotional strain.
The impact extends beyond personal distress. The revelations are prompting a reevaluation of the decision to remove Prince Andrew from royal duties. Some who initially questioned the severity of the sanction now believe it was a necessary step, given the continued emergence of damaging information. As one source told the Daily Mail, “When they evicted Andrew and Sarah from Royal Lodge, some people thought it was too harsh. In the light of what’s now come out, it looks a more appropriate sanction.”
The sisters’ reaction is also being viewed in the context of the broader dynamics within the Royal Family. Prince William and King Charles reportedly received confidential briefings indicating that further damaging information about Prince Andrew was likely to surface, which informed their decision to cut ties. This suggests a proactive approach to protecting the monarchy’s reputation, even at the expense of familial relationships.
The Epstein files continue to be released in batches, and it remains to be seen what further revelations may emerge. However, the current situation has undoubtedly created a difficult and painful period for Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, forcing them to confront a challenging legacy and navigate the complexities of their family’s history. The sisters, according to sources, are now “aghast at what they have read” and are attempting to come to terms with the full extent of the scandal.
The ongoing fallout underscores the enduring power of the Epstein case to impact prominent figures and institutions. For Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, it represents a personal and public reckoning with a past they are only now fully understanding, and a future where the shadow of their father’s actions looms large.
