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Why Princess Eugenie and Beatrice Are Now Convinced Dad’s Royal Excommunication Was the ‘Appropriate Sanction’

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As former Prince Andrew‘s Jeffrey Epstein connection unravels, his daughters, Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice, are reportedly coming to terms with why his removal from royal life was inevitable.

With each new batch of Epstein files, the ex-prince’s association with the disgraced financier grows more apparent, with no end in sight. 

Last October, King Charles stripped Andrew of his titles and honors amid controversies surrounding him. Now, sources close to the princesses claim they are now convinced it was the right step. 

Princess Eugenie And Beatrice ‘Embarrassed’ At Parents’ Relationship With Epstein 

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According to insiders, the sisters have come to believe that Andrew’s effective banishment from the royal fold was justified.

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One source claimed that Prince William and the King learned from confidential briefings that more damaging information about Andrew was coming, prompting them to cut ties.

“They obviously couldn’t share that,” the source told Daily Mail. “ And when they evicted Andrew and Sarah from Royal Lodge, some people thought it was too harsh. In the light of what’s now come out, it looks a more appropriate sanction.”

The source added that the princesses were particularly shaken by the newly surfaced material, including images of Andrew kneeling over a girl whose face is redacted. 

“They are aghast at what they have read,” the insider revealed. “They are mortified by the emails their mother has sent to Epstein. It is so embarrassing for them.”

Princess Eugenie and Beatrice Referenced in Sarah Ferguson’s Messages To Epstein

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Among the newly released documents are emails between Sarah Ferguson and Epstein in which her daughters were repeatedly mentioned.

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In a March 2010 exchange, around Princess Eugenie’s birthday, which she spent with her boyfriend, now husband Jack Brooksbank, Ferguson appeared to speak of her.

Epstein seemingly suggested to Ferguson a trip to New York, and in response, Ferguson wrote, “Not sure yet. Just waiting for Eugenie to come back from a sh*****g weekend.”

In another correspondence from August 3, 2009, the former Duchess of York described Epstein as “the brother I have always wished for,” later thanking him for flattering her in front of her daughters.

A year later, one message from Ferguson revealed her pouring affection on the deceased convict, calling him a “legend” before adding, “Just marry me.”

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An exchange from July 2009 showed Ferguson and Epstein arranging lunch in Miami. Ferguson confirmed she would attend with her daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, then aged 20 and 19.

Princess Eugenie and Beatrice Used By Prince William To Force Their Father Out of Royal Lodge

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Before the newest batch showing Andrew and Ferguson’s connection, the ripple effects of his scandal had already begun dragging his daughters into the fallout.

One such point was Prince William allegedly threatening Princess Eugenie and Beatrice’s titles to convince Andrew to move out.

As The Blast previously reported, journalist Emily Maitlis revealed that the Prince of Wales had a meeting with the girls, delivering an ultimatum. 

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Maitlis shared that Prince William told the girls, “You guys have to get your dad to move out of Royal Lodge; otherwise, we will start reexamining the state of your own titles.”

Other Damaging Revelations Showing Prince Andrew’s Relationship With Epstein

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While his daughters were allegedly drawn into his fallout, more details from Andrew’s relationship with Epstein kept on emerging. 

As The Blast reported, a trove of files revealed a message from an account signed off with the initial “A” asking Ghislaine Maxwell for inappropriate friends. The sender shared he was at “Balmoral Summer Camp for the Royal Family” and was exhausted from the activities. 

In response, Maxwell wrote she had only found “appropriate friends.” Another damaging piece of information came to light, showing Andrew in the midst of several women whose faces were redacted. 

How Princess Eugenie And Beatrice Stepped Back Into The Royal Fold Amid Family Turmoil 

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Andrew is not the only one facing consequences from the controversy surrounding his past. His ex-wife, Ferguson, has also felt the impact.

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In September, Ferguson was removed as a patron of Julia’s House, with the charity citing ongoing controversies as the reason.

Despite their family turmoil, Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice were seen stepping back into the royal spotlight. The sisters attended Christmas Day church at Sandringham alongside senior members of the royal family, as reported by The Blast.

With their parents being left out of the gathering, sources said Beatrice’s and Eugenie’s presence sent a clear message of solidarity with the monarchy at a time when optics mattered most.

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