Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s two daughters would have hoped to be under the protection of King Charles until a few weeks ago, when Buckingham Palace announced Princess Eugenie’s pregnancy.
There was also talk of Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie being invited to Royal Ascot, but given recent events, it appears the sisters are back in the danger zone.
A looming eviction notice hangs over them as public backlash followed the NAO audit report revealing they were living “rent-free” in the homes of mercy.
Furthermore, the mere association with Andrew’s shame in the Epstein files has already caused them a lot of trouble in their social circles.
Charles always maintains a soft corner for his two nieces but William does not make an exception for his cousins. However, one royal expert debates this claim, suggesting the future king cannot completely cut all ties for the sake of the monarchy.
“William represents the next generation of royals, it won’t be a million years before he becomes king,” royal expert Duncan Larcombe wrote in New magazine.
The expert said William realizes that just as Princess Anne and Prince Edward played a huge role for King Charles, he also needs “a few peripheral royals to support the work of the royal family.”
Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling’s wedding appearance was the “biggest clue” that they are still an “important part”. William being courteous to his cousins could be seen as a gesture of power.
However, one misstep on the part of the sisters could destroy all possibilities of accessing the royal fold.
