Beatrice and Eugenie Skip Easter Service Amid Prince Andrew Controversy
March 30, 2026
Beatrice and Eugenie will skip the Easter Sunday service at Windsor Castle this year, a move taken amid ongoing concerns surrounding their father, Prince Andrew.
The decision comes with the King's agreement and follows Prince Andrew’s arrest proceedings related to misconduct in public office and the Epstein controversy.
The sisters—grandchildren of Queen Elizabeth II—have faced renewed scrutiny after their names appeared in Epstein-related files, including emails involving their mother, Sarah Ferguson.
Social media reflects concern that Beatrice and Eugenie are being pushed out, with commentators attributing the strain to their parents’ actions.
Despite this temporary distancing, the sisters plan to participate in future Royal Family events, signaling they are not leaving the monarchy.
The King has shown sympathy toward the sisters as scrutiny continues, and there have been Christmas visits with the family despite tensions.
Sources say the daughters are more disappointed in Sarah Ferguson than in their father, highlighting strain on the family dynamic.
In the past, Mountbatten-Windsor affiliates benefited from reduced rent for a St James’s Palace apartment to help establish a foothold in royal life.
The overall tone indicates ongoing tension within the royal family regarding Beatrice and Eugenie’s official duties and public perception.
A royal insider says the sisters are devastated by their father’s situation, with public discussion continuing in London.
The reporting suggests potential broader implications for Beatrice and Eugenie’s future roles and visibility if they are increasingly excluded from royal duties.
Beatrice and Eugenie retain access to royal homes under a private arrangement with the King, including Beatrice’s St James’s Palace apartment and Eugenie’s Ivy Cottage, Kensington Palace, with additional residences in Portugal and the Cotswolds.
Summary based on 16 sources
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BBC News • Mar 30, 2026
Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie will not attend Easter church service
Royal Central • Mar 30, 2026
Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice to miss big royal get together
The Independent • Mar 30, 2026
Beatrice and Eugenie to miss royal family’s Easter church service