Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie will not join the Royal Family for their traditional Easter Sunday service at Windsor this year, in a move that quietly signals the deepening impact of Prince Andrew’s ongoing scandal.
It is understood that the sisters, with the full knowledge and approval of King Charles, have made “alternative plans” for Easter. While palace insiders insist the decision was mutual and understood, the timing is hard to ignore.
Sources were quick to reassure royal watchers that Beatrice and Eugenie remain firmly part of the family, having attended Christmas celebrations at Sandringham and expected to appear at future royal gatherings. But under the current circumstances, permission was sought for them to stay away — and granted.
The decision comes as their father, Prince Andrew, faces a fresh police investigation over allegations of misconduct in public office. He is accused of leaking sensitive information during his time as a working royal, with links once again drawing attention back to his controversial association with Jeffrey Epstein — claims he has consistently denied.
In contrast, the Prince and Princess of Wales are expected to attend the Easter Matins service at St George’s Chapel alongside King Charles and Queen Camilla, offering a more reassuring image of royal unity.
Andrew himself, once a regular presence at such events, will be notably absent this year. His fall from grace has been steep — from senior royal duties to public disgrace, eviction from Royal Lodge, and now living a far more secluded life.
Reports suggest the 66-year-old is preparing to move into Marsh Lodge, a five-bedroom property shielded from public view. In a surprising twist, he has also been seen spending time in a modest £26,000 static caravan installed at his Norfolk residence — a far cry from the grandeur he once enjoyed. One insider even remarked that Andrew appears to enjoy the simplicity, describing it as “novel” for him.
Despite the controversy, his daughters continue to maintain a foothold within royal life. Beatrice reportedly retains an apartment at St James’s Palace, while Eugenie has access to Ivy Cottage at Kensington Palace — even though she now splits her time between the UK and Portugal.
Meanwhile, the scandal continues to ripple through the wider family. Sarah Ferguson has recently been stripped of her Freedom of the City of York following renewed scrutiny over her past connections to Epstein, with old emails resurfacing and raising uncomfortable questions.
For now, the absence of Beatrice and Eugenie from one of the Royal Family’s most symbolic annual events speaks volumes — a quiet withdrawal amid a storm that shows no sign of fading.
