Andrew’s ‘mastermind plan’ to make Beatrice and Eugenie working royals | Royal | News

As more disturbing details emerged within the Epstein files about Andrew’s association with the US financier, the former prince was banished into exile in Norfolk as the Royal Family tried to distance themselves from the scandal. Beatrice and Eugenie’s royal standing and titles have not been affected by the King’s actions against his brother.

However, long before the axing of his titles, sources claimed that Andrew had been working on a plan to have his daughters undertake more engagements and take on a more central role within the Firm.

A source previously told the Daily Express in 2023: “Andrew has helped orchestrate a slow and gradual return for the girls, which has seen them do more and more charity work alongside school visits and other duties.”.

“The plan was to slowly increase their appearances over time until they became more prominent members of the family.

“They have realised that the girls are needed and have latched onto that like a limpet on a rock.”

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Sources added that although there was a growing feeling within Palace circles that Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie should have become working members of the Royal Family to plug the gap in a struggling slimmed-down monarchy, King Charles is said to be firmly against the idea.

“It’s more the advisers than the King himself who are against the idea of Eugenie and Beatrice becoming working members of the Royal Family,” the source said.

“People forget too easily that when the sisters were taking on more responsibility some years ago, they were heavily criticised for taking too many holidays or spending too much public money on security and other perks.”