Eugenie and Beatrice are unlikely to use their princess titles “in the long run”, a royal commentator has predicted, amid the Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor fallout.
The York sisters have kept low profiles ever since their father, Mr Mountbatten-Windsor, was arrested on suspicion of public misconduct on his 66th birthday.
Police are investigating allegations that Mr Mountbatten-Windsor may have shared confidential Government information with Jeffrey Epstein during his time as a trade envoy.
Mr Mountbatten-Windsor was released after around 11 hours in police custody and remains under investigation.
He has consistently denied any wrongdoing in connection with his relationship with Epstein.
King Charles issued a statement shortly after Mr Mountbatten-Windsor’s detention, pledging the Palace’s “full and wholehearted support and co-operation” in the ongoing investigation.
Mr Mountbatten-Windsor has not been charged, and the inquiry remains active.
His daughters, Princess Beatrice, 37, and Princess Eugenie, 35, have kept their royal titles and were included in King Charles’s Royal Family gathering at Christmas in Sandringham in 2025.
Eugenie and Beatrice unlikely to use princess titles ‘in long run’ amid Andrew fallout
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Despite the York sisters being referenced in the newly released Epstein-related documents, this is not an indication of wrongdoing.
Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams spoke exclusively to GB News about the likelihood of Beatrice and Eugenie waiving their princess titles in the future.
He said: “I think that something’s going to come in one way or another, but how it’s organised… people feel very often that things should be done immediately.
“In the long run, I can’t see them lasting as princesses.
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“They won’t voluntarily want to do it. And, of course, their charitable work depends on what happens with that.
“But in five years time, I would think almost certainly that they will not use it, whether they be removed, probably not. I mean, one’s speculating.”
The York sisters are incredibly involved with their charity work; Princess Eugenie co-founded the Anti-Slavery Collective in 2017 to campaign against modern-day slavery.
In addition, Princess Beatrice was named Deputy Patron of the educational charity, The Outward Bound Trust, in November 2025.
Following Mr Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest, the charity took steps to confirm it would not part ways with the elder Princess of York.
In a statement to the Times, it said: “Princess Beatrice is involved with Outward Bound in her honorary role as deputy patron.
“Her role is focused on supporting our work to inspire young people to realise their potential through learning and adventure in the outdoors.”
Over the weekend, it was reported that Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie will not be joining the Royal Family at Royal Ascot this year due to growing concerns about the House of York’s mention in the Epstein files.
The pair are thought to have been told they will not be joining the royals in their box at the horse racing event scheduled for June.
A source told the Mail: “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.
“Beatrice has taken it the hardest. She’s been completely blindsided by all of this.”
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