Overview
- Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie have reportedly been told to stay off the public stage, including being excluded from Royal Ascot, as the palace reviews fallout from the Epstein-linked scandal.
- Multiple outlets, citing the Mail on Sunday, report that senior royals were advised not to be photographed with the sisters this year, a move attributed to guidance from Prince William.
- Andrew was arrested on February 19 on suspicion of misconduct in public office, questioned for around eleven hours, and released while the police investigation continues; he denies wrongdoing.
- Ministers are examining a legislative route to remove Andrew from the line of succession, a complex process requiring Parliament and assent from 14 Commonwealth realms, with Australia and New Zealand indicating support.
- Financial scrutiny has intensified, with officials probing Andrew’s past use of public resources and the finance minister stating he should reimburse the state if misuse is established.