Prince Andrew’s scandal hinders royal promotions of Princess Beatrice, Eugenie

Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, who are ninth and eleventh in the royal family line of succession, will not pursue royal advancement because of their father Prince Andrew’s scandal, a royal expert has claimed.

The Duke of York, who resigned as a working royal in November 2019 following his disastrous Newsnight interview with Emily Maitlis, is considered a major obstacle in the way of Beatrice and Eugenie’s royal promotion.

Royal commentator Richard FitzWilliams told GB News that Prince Andrew’s reputation is a “problem” for Beatrice and Eugenie, even though the Princess of York is best placed to take on royal family duties in the absence of Princess Kate and other established working royals. Have been selected as potential candidates. ,

The Princess of Wales is not currently performing royal duties as she focuses on her health after being diagnosed with cancer. Whereas, King Charles has recently returned to public-facing duties after being diagnosed with cancer in February 2024.

Describing the importance of the princesses in the royal circle, FitzWilliams said: “They are members of the royal family and are very high in the line of succession to the throne. Beatrice and Eugenie continue to get a lot of publicity and interest but they have They have their own lives and families.”

He added: “There is a problem with the link to Prince Andrew.”

The expert further said, “It may be revisited with time, but I don’t think it will be reconsidered now.”

Disgraced royal Andrew consistently ranks as the least popular member of the royal family in polling.