Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie reportedly won’t ride in the royal carriage procession at Royal Ascot this year, a key tradition signaling royal favor. The move is seen as a win for Prince William, who wants the Prince Andrew branch distanced from royal duties after the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.
King Charles III has taken a softer stance, arguing Andrew’s daughters shouldn’t be punished for their father’s actions. However, newly released Epstein-related documents have renewed scrutiny of the York family.
Beatrice and Eugenie—non-working royals with titles—are also facing questions about their roles, finances, and past alignment with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
Sources say William favors a smaller monarchy with a tight inner circle, and excluding the York sisters from the Ascot procession may signal that vision taking shape.