This year brought intensified scrutiny for the York family, with both Netflix and Amazon releasing documentaries examining Prince Andrew’s controversial past, including the fallout from his infamous 2019 interview with Emily Maitlis. Despite this storm of attention, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie have managed to remain unscathed, carving out their own lives away from their father’s troubled reputation.
In September, Amazon debuted A Very Royal Scandal, a three-part series that spotlighted the Duke of York’s controversies, weaving his daughters into the broader narrative. While the series delved into their father’s missteps, Beatrice and Eugenie skillfully sidestepped reputational damage, continuing to focus on their personal and professional endeavors, According to GB News.
Beyond the documentaries, the York sisters have found themselves inadvertently entangled in their father’s ongoing dispute with King Charles over Royal Lodge, the 30-room Windsor estate where Prince Andrew resides. The King has asked Andrew to vacate the property and downsize to Frogmore Cottage, but Andrew is reportedly resisting.
Insiders suggest that the Duke of York remains committed to fulfilling the 75-year lease he signed in 2003, with hopes of passing Royal Lodge to his daughters upon his death. However, it remains unclear whether Beatrice and Eugenie would want to inherit not just the lease but also the drama tied to the property. Both sisters are happily settled in their own homes with their respective husbands, staying largely removed from the palace dispute.
The princesses maintain strong ties with Prince Harry—especially Eugenie, who shares a particularly close bond with the Duke of Sussex. Yet, they have remained silent on the escalating tensions over Royal Lodge, choosing to focus on their lives away from the palace intrigue.
While their father’s refusal to relinquish the property has kept the York family in the headlines, Beatrice and Eugenie have proven adept at navigating the media frenzy without becoming embroiled in it. Their ability to maintain their reputations amid the relentless scrutiny of their father’s actions is a testament to their focus on building independent identities.
As the York family continues to grapple with public and private challenges, Beatrice and Eugenie’s approach serves as a quiet but powerful reminder of resilience in the face of royal drama.