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Prince William Seeks Ethics Review of Beatrice and Eugenie’s Finances as Scrutiny Builds

The scrutiny now centers on funding transparency for two non‑working royals with costly wardrobes following renewed Epstein‑file mentions.

Overview

  • Reports say William asked in autumn 2025 for Beatrice and Eugenie to submit their finances and investments to an ethics-style check, which they allegedly declined or ignored.
  • Recent coverage highlights their names in released Epstein documents, including 2009 lunch references and requests that they provide private tours for his associates, without alleging proven wrongdoing.
  • Tabloid reports reiterate claims that businessman Jonathan Rowland made £50,000 payments to each princess, a point not independently verified in the cited articles.
  • The sisters are not working royals and receive no public allowance, yet stylists estimate some outfits at up to roughly £6,000–£8,000 per look, fueling questions over who pays.
  • Royal commentators suggest William could push for further distancing if reputational risks grow, with new reports claiming possible exclusion from high-profile events and noting Eugenie’s recent exit from an Anti-Slavery International patronage.