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Princesses Beatrice & Eugenie Reportedly Banned From Royal Ascot After Andrew Fallout
The York sisters were "blindsided" by the decision, according to royal insiders.
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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In the wake of former Prince Andrew's arrest, his daughters Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie have reportedly been banned from attending the Royal Ascot in June. Royal insiders say the sisters have been told they can't be at the event this year, and they may be excluded from other royal events in the future as the family tries to distance itself from the fallout surrounding their father.
Why it matters
The Royal Ascot is a major annual event for the royal family, and Beatrice and Eugenie have attended it regularly in the past. Their exclusion signals an effort by the royals to protect their public image and distance themselves from the controversies surrounding Prince Andrew.
The details
According to palace sources, Beatrice has taken the news the hardest and feels "completely blindsided" by the decision. The royals have also reportedly been warned to avoid being photographed with the York sisters for the rest of the year, as part of the effort to limit their public exposure. The Royal Ascot tradition includes spending the night before at Windsor Castle and taking the royal processional carriages to the event, which would make it difficult to exclude Beatrice and Eugenie.
- Prince Andrew was arrested last month.
- The Royal Ascot is scheduled for June 2026.
The players
Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie
Daughters of former Prince Andrew, who have regularly attended the Royal Ascot in the past.
Prince William and Kate Middleton
The royals who have reportedly been warned to avoid being photographed with Beatrice and Eugenie for the rest of the year.
Prince Harry
A member of the royal family who has communicated with Beatrice and Eugenie, offering support and an open invitation, as he understands what it's like to feel ostracized from "The Firm".
What’s next
The judge in Prince Andrew's case will decide in the coming weeks whether he will be allowed to attend the Royal Ascot.
The takeaway
The exclusion of Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie from the Royal Ascot highlights the royal family's efforts to distance themselves from the controversies surrounding their father, Prince Andrew. This move signals the ongoing fallout and reputational damage the family is trying to manage in the wake of Andrew's arrest.
