Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie are dealing with a new setback as tensions rise within the royal family over their father, Prince Andrew’s, future. Fresh claims suggest the sisters’ inheritance of Royal Lodge—a £30 million estate where Prince Andrew has lived since 2003—is now in jeopardy, sparking disappointment and uncertainty for the two.
At the center of this turmoil is the escalating rift between Andrew and his brother, King Charles. In a controversial move, the King has decided to strip Andrew of his security detail at Royal Lodge, effective November 1. The decision appears to be more than just a reduction in privileges; insiders suggest it’s a strategic push to encourage Andrew to vacate the property. For Beatrice and Eugenie, this marks a significant blow to their inheritance hopes, which had included the possibility of Royal Lodge passing to them.
Andrew, who holds a 75-year lease on Royal Lodge, had long hoped to keep the estate within his family. Yet, with his security set to be removed, the Duke now faces the possibility of relocating. King Charles previously offered him Frogmore Cottage, formerly home to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, but relocating from Royal Lodge, a residence he has cherished for years, comes with its own challenges, both financially and logistically.
Compounding the issue, Prince Andrew’s association with Jeffrey Epstein has left him mired in scandal, making it difficult to secure alternative funding for security and housing if he is forced to move. The removal of royal-funded security may further isolate the Duke, making the chances of retaining the Royal Lodge for his daughters even slimmer.
Meanwhile, Beatrice and Eugenie have each started their own lives, both settled into family homes with their husbands. While they may have once envisioned inheriting their father’s grand estate, their prospects appear increasingly uncertain. For now, the royal sisters can only watch as their father navigates this difficult chapter, potentially leaving them further removed from the family property they once hoped to inherit.
The unfolding situation highlights a changing dynamic within the royal family, as King Charles continues to redefine roles and responsibilities. For Andrew and his daughters, this may mean not only the loss of an ancestral home but also a redefining of their connection to the royal legacy.