Princess Eugenie has reportedly made the difficult decision to sever all contact with her father, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor (formerly known as Prince Andrew), amid ongoing fallout from his associations with Jeffrey Epstein. This rift, described by sources as reaching “Brooklyn Beckham level” of complete silence, marks a significant shift in the once-close York family dynamics.

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According to reports from The Mail on Sunday (January 2026), Eugenie, 35, is refusing to speak to her father and did not visit him over Christmas 2025. Andrew is said to be “devastated” by the estrangement. Sources highlight Eugenie’s work co-founding The Anti-Slavery Collective, which combats sex trafficking, as a factor in her stance—particularly given Andrew’s refusal to apologize to Epstein’s victims.

In contrast, her older sister, Princess Beatrice, is navigating a more balanced approach, maintaining some contact while staying aligned with the wider royal family. The sisters are reportedly not in regular close contact at present, highlighting internal family tensions.

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This development coincides with Andrew’s impending relocation. He is set to vacate Royal Lodge, his long-time 30-room residence in Windsor Great Park, by early 2026 (potentially before his February 19 birthday or by Easter at the latest). Renovations are underway at Marsh Farm, a smaller five-bedroom property on the Sandringham estate, where he will reportedly move—initially possibly to temporary accommodation on the estate while work completes. The move is part of King Charles’s efforts to streamline the monarchy and reclaim properties.

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These events reflect broader challenges for the York branch: reputational damage from past scandals, property changes, and evolving family loyalties. While Andrew continues to deny wrongdoing, the reported “no contact” from Eugenie underscores a personal boundary amid public scrutiny.

Sources:

The Mail on Sunday (via multiple reports, January 2026)
Newsweek (January 20, 2026)
The Daily Beast (January 18, 2026)
RadarOnline and The Sun (on housing developments, January 2026)