Overview
- Multiple outlets report that Prince William, aligned with King Charles, is rethinking earlier plans to expand Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie’s public roles.
- The latest attention follows newly released U.S. Department of Justice materials tied to Jeffrey Epstein, with media citing emails referencing Sarah Ferguson and mentions of the York daughters.
- Coverage notes a 2015 email in which Epstein allegedly claimed Beatrice “may like” him and reports that Ferguson took her daughters to a lunch with him as teenagers, while stressing these mentions are not evidence of wrongdoing by the sisters.
- Anti-Slavery International has reportedly dropped Princess Eugenie from a public-facing role, reflecting growing reputational caution around the Yorks.
- Separate reports say Sarah Ferguson lacks a fixed residence and is staying with friends, while Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank have declined to house her as he weighs potential business and reputational risks.