What Princess Beatrice’s Relationship With King Charles Is Like Now After the Epstein Fallout With Her Father Andrew
After King Charles put his foot down following years of pressure over his brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor‘s long association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, there were questions about what the monarch’s stance meant for Andrew’s two daughters, Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice.
No one thinks the princesses should pay for the sins of their parents, but many were curious about what the sisters’ relationship would be like with their uncle after he evicted their parents from their home and stripped their father of the last of his royal titles.
Well, according to an expert, despite King Charles sending Andrew into royal exile at Sandringham, he still has a good relationship with his nieces. This was evident in August 2026 when the king’s social media page shared a message about the birth of Princess Eugenie’s daughter and said the monarch was delighted with the news.
So what about Beatrice and the king? The expert insists they still have a good relationship as well and that can be seen every time they’re around each other.
Darren Stanton is a body language and behavioral expert with a degree in psychology. He previously worked as a police officer and used his expertise to uncover the truth when interviewing hundreds of suspects. He later moved into media and has been dubbed the “Human Lie Detector.” Stanton frequently offers his expert analysis on high-profile public figures such as the royals.
Speaking on behalf of Betfair Casino, he told Showbiz Cheat Sheet, “Beatrice appears to have a close relationship with the king. Analysing pictures of them together, there’s often photos of them laughing and genuinely getting on … You can see in their body language just how reciprocal and natural their interactions are. They often appear visibly joyful, smiling and laughing together. Beatrice, in particular, shows genuine happiness.
“I’ve seen quite a few images where they’re interacting, and it’s clear there’s a strong bond between them. Overall, her relationship with the king seems especially strong and affectionate. Their body language often mirrors one another, which is a strong indicator of emotional connection. She’s warm and comfortable with gestures like a kiss on the cheek, yet still maintains royal protocol and respect. You can see she’s very close to her uncle.”
Stanton insists Princess Beatrice has a good relationship with her cousin, Prince William, too, saying, “Beatrice’s relationship with William also seems very positive. From what I’ve seen in terms of body language, there’s never been any suggestion of distance or awkwardness … She reminds me of Princess Anne, forthright, confident, and unafraid to speak her mind. She seems to be a bit of a rising star within the family.”
The expert added, “Beatrice strikes me as someone who can be quite mischievous in a lovely way. There’s an old photo of her on the balcony with William and Harry during their younger years. Even then, her rapport with the brothers was evident. Harry, in particular, is very tactile; he had his arm around her in one image, and you can see authentic micro-expressions of happiness and ease.
“Ultimately, Beatrice’s interactions show just how close she is with senior members of the royal family. The smiles are genuine. You can see it in the laugh lines and crow’s feet. It all points to a strong, sincere family connection.”
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