‘Mortified’ Princess Beatrice and Eugenie may snub major royal event after new update

The two princesses may no longer attend royal events they were expected to attend.

Beatrice and Eugenie may no longer attend the event (Image: Karwai Tang/WireImage)

Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie are expected to snub a major royal event coming up in the next few weeks as a result of their father, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. While the headlines around Andrew were starting to dwindle down, a fresh update by Thames Valley Police last week has shone a spotlight on the ex-prince once again.

While it was known that Andrew was being investigated by police for misconduct in public office, following his February arrest, it was confirmed by Thames Valley Police that they had widened their inquiry into misconduct in public office to include sexual misconduct.

Andrew, 66, has always denied any wrongdoing and accusations. He has not been charged with any offences.

Since this latest police update, Andrew has been put back in the spotlight, which means his daughters Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie is also more likely to catch public attention.

This means that the sisters are reportedly no longer set to attend their cousin Peter Phillips’ wedding to Harriet Sperling next month.

The reason for this, according to Tom Sykes for The Royalist, is that they are reportedly mortified “all over again” by the latest developments around their father and do not want to overshadow Peter and Harriet’s special day.

A source told Tom Sykes that the sisters would “never want to overshadow the bride and groom’s happy day” on June 6, which they are reportedly worried could happen if they attend.

The sisters were initially expected to attend the wedding (Image: David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images)

It is also believed that this means the sisters won’t attend Royal Ascot this summer either.

Beatrice and Eugenie have not commented on the matter themselves, but will no doubt feel sad to miss their cousin’s special day, especially as most members of the Royal Family are set to attend.

The sisters have been seen out and about around London over the last few weeks, attending events with friends; they have kept a low profile when it comes to anything to do with the Royal Family.

Eugenie last posted on social media on May 4, when she confirmed she was pregnant with her third child.

Sharing a photograph of her two sons holding a photograph of her baby scan, Eugenie wrote: “Baby Brooksbank due 2026!”

SOURCE: https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/2209702/princess-beatrice-princess-eugenie-andrew