Overview
- Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, who are not working royals, agreed with King Charles to make alternative plans and will miss the Easter Matins service at St George’s Chapel in Windsor, with multiple outlets reporting the move on Tuesday.
- Reports on Wednesday said the King has invited the sisters to attend Royal Ascot in June, though earlier coverage suggested they could be kept at arm’s length and there has been no official confirmation.
- There is no allegation of wrongdoing against the sisters, who have kept a low profile in recent weeks, and Princess Eugenie has resigned as patron of Anti‑Slavery International.
- Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor was arrested in February on suspicion of misconduct in public office over claims he shared confidential government emails with Jeffrey Epstein, and Thames Valley Police say the investigation continues.
- A large U.S. Department of Justice release of Epstein‑related emails that references their parents many times has fueled charity and civic fallout for Sarah Ferguson and increased pressure on the palace to limit the visibility of non‑working royals.