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It’s pretty clear over the last few weeks that Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie are paying for the sins of their parents. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson’s past association and ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have completely embarrassed the monarchy and their daughters.

Their repeated contact with the late financier, which was laid out in the Epstein files, cost Andrew and Sarah their massive Royal Lodge home, Andrew’s regal titles, and led to the former prince living in royal exile. But the trouble didn’t stop when Andrew moved to Sandringham. On Feb. 19, the disgraced royal was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. 

That led to a statement from King Charles that read, “I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office. What now follows is the full, fair, and proper process by which this issue is investigated in the appropriate manner and by the appropriate authorities.

“In this, as I have said before, they have our full and wholehearted support and cooperation. Let me state clearly: the law must take its course. As this process continues, it would not be right for me to comment further on this matter. Meanwhile, my family and I will continue in our duty and service to you all.”

Following their father’s arrest, it was reported that Beatrice and Eugenie have been banned from some upcoming family events, including Royal Ascot. It’s also been reported that the women could face eviction from their royal homes as the properties are currently “under review.” The alleged “review” is something that Prince William and the Princess of Wales (formerly known as Kate Middleton) pushed for.

So why the bad blood between the Waleses and the York sisters? William is said to feel no sympathy as he is no-nonsense when it comes to the monarchy or any problems that threaten the institution’s survival. And Beatrice and Eugenie do not have an ally in William’s wife because of something that happened with Kate’s sister, Pippa, years ago.

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According to Express, “The Princess of Wales has reportedly been ‘wary’ of Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie ever since they ‘snubbed’ her beloved sister, Pippa, at a fashion show back in 2008. The incident, which is thought to have occurred three years before Catherine married into the royal family, allegedly ensured the trio would never have a warm relationship.”

Royal author Alexander Larman elaborated on what happened when Beatrice and Eugenie snubbed Pippa at the fashion show as they refused to move up and let her join them in the first row, explaining, “Snubbing Pippa was a silly, thoughtless move, but the family has done plenty of that in their time.”

Since then, the ladies never had a particularly warm relationship with William’s wife, and how close the princesses became with Meghan Markle when she joined the royal family didn’t do anything to bring them closer to Kate.

As for Beatrice and Eugenie’s father, Andrew has always denied any wrongdoing regarding his relationship with Epstein, but has not made any public comments since his arrest.

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