PRINCESS Beatrice and Princess Eugenie have pulled out of the Royal Family’s Easter Sunday service after Prince Andrew’s spiralling scandal threw fresh pressure on the Firm.
Sources say the sisters made “alternative plans” with King Charles’s agreement as the family scrambled to avoid more damaging headlines around the Windsor gathering.
Their absence comes with Andrew under police investigation over allegations of misconduct in public office, leaving his daughters caught in the fallout.
Last year, Beatrice and Eugenie joined the Easter service with their husbands and other senior royals. This time, Andrew will also stay away, turning a once-routine family appearance into another public headache.
But that was not the end of it. Insiders say Charles still wants the sisters seen as part of the family, with plans for them to appear at future royal events despite the current pressure.
Meanwhile, the Prince and Princess of Wales are expected to attend with their children, giving the service a very different look as attention shifts away from Andrew’s side of the family.
And it did not stop there. Andrew’s wider troubles have only sharpened the strain, from his police issues to his forced move from Royal Lodge and the fresh anger still hanging over his Epstein links.
Sarah Ferguson has also been dragged back into the storm after losing the Freedom of the City of York, adding another layer of embarrassment around the York family name.
For Beatrice and Eugenie, the Easter no-show sends a brutal message about how toxic the Andrew fallout has become inside the family. And the pressure is only building.
Key Points
- Beatrice and Eugenie skip Easter service amid Prince Andrew scandal, making alternative plans with King’s approval.
- Andrew remains absent and under police investigation, intensifying royal media scrutiny and family embarrassment.
- Charles aims to keep the sisters involved publicly, scheduling future royal appearances despite reputation damage.
Why They're In The News
Why This Matters
Their absence highlights how Prince Andrew’s scandal forces the monarchy into public damage control, sidelining his daughters and reshaping family visibility; it underscores risks to royal unity, public trust and the institution’s ability to manage reputational crises.
