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Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie Focus on Protecting Their Children After Dad Andrew's Arrest
The daughters of the disgraced former Duke of York are 'putting pieces of the puzzle together' regarding his past actions, a source says.
Published on Feb. 28, 2026
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Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie are facing renewed family fallout following the arrest of their father, the former Prince Andrew, on suspicion of misconduct in public office. A source tells PEOPLE the sisters are 'trying to stay away from it' for the sake of their own families, while also 'putting pieces of the puzzle together' and realizing they 'may have been used' by their father and his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Why it matters
The arrest of their father is the latest development tied to scrutiny of his relationship with Epstein, which has already resulted in Andrew being stripped of his titles and forced to vacate his longtime Windsor residence. Beatrice and Eugenie have maintained relationships with both Andrew and their mother, Sarah Ferguson, during the family's Epstein-related fall from grace, but now they are focused on protecting their own children from the fallout.
The details
Princess Beatrice, 37, and Princess Eugenie, 35, have two daughters and two sons between them. A source says their 'focus is on protecting their own children from' their grandfather Andrew's actions. The sisters are also 'putting pieces of the puzzle together in real time and realizing they may have been used' by their father and his ties to Epstein.
- On February 19, 2026, Prince Andrew was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
The players
Princess Beatrice
The elder daughter of the former Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, who is married to Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi and has two young daughters.
Princess Eugenie
The younger daughter of the former Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, who is married to Jack Brooksbank and has two young sons.
Prince Andrew
The former Duke of York, the disgraced father of Beatrice and Eugenie, who was recently arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office related to his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Sarah Ferguson
The former wife of Prince Andrew and the mother of Beatrice and Eugenie, who has also been embroiled in the fallout from Andrew's Epstein scandal.
Jeffrey Epstein
The convicted sex offender whose relationship with Prince Andrew has led to the royal's downfall.
The takeaway
This situation highlights the complex emotions and difficult decisions facing Beatrice and Eugenie as they navigate the fallout from their father's actions, while also trying to protect their own young families from the public scrutiny and scandal.
