Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie were “completely blindsided” by their father Prince Andrew’s sudden decision to give up his royal titles, according to royal sources cited by GB News.
Andrew apparently did not inform his daughters before agreeing to an October 17 statement confirming he would give up royal titles.
Sources said Andrew “bounced back to acceptance” of the decision, leaving his family unprepared for the public fallout.
A tense family reunion followed days later at the Royal Lodge in Windsor, where Princess Beatrice met her parents.
The gathering was described as emotional, with Sarah Ferguson saying she suffered a “breakdown” upon realizing she would lose her title as duchess.
Princess Eugenie was not present. Witnesses later described Princess Beatrice as “devastated” and visibly shaken after leaving the meeting.
The episode deepened fractures within the York family, once known for its close ties.
Both sisters have since withdrawn from public appearances, seeking comfort from their husbands and young children as they come to terms with their father’s dramatic decision, GB News reported.
