Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, the daughters of Prince Andrew and Sarah, Duchess of York, find themselves entangled in a rumored feud over their loyalties to their cousin Prince Harry and their uncle King Charles.
The York sisters, known for their close bond, are reportedly divided amidst the ongoing rift between the royal family and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
According to sources, Beatrice attempted to caution Eugenie regarding her support for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
Allegedly, Beatrice’s frustration escalated when she was excluded from standing on the Buckingham Palace balcony during Coronation Day, a consequence of Eugenie’s backing of the Sussexes.
In contrast, Princess Eugenie openly backs the Sussexes and shares a close relationship with her cousin Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle.
Currently residing in Frogmore Cottage, the former home of Harry and Meghan, Eugenie has even appeared in the couple’s Netflix series and visited them in California, solidifying her alliance with Harry.
As the Duke of Sussex prepares to return to London solo for the coronation on May 6th, Princess Eugenie is expected to stand by his side, given their strong bond.
Meanwhile, Princess Beatrice is reportedly aligning herself with King Charles III and Prince William, distancing herself from her sister’s affiliations.
Despite not being a working royal, Beatrice holds the title of Counsellor of State along with seven other family members.
This position grants her formal duties such as representing the Crown in official capacities if King Charles is indisposed.
Known for her closeness to the late Queen Elizabeth II, Beatrice’s status within the royal family is significant.
At 34 years old, Princess Beatrice stands ninth in line to the British throne, having recently welcomed her first child, Sienna, who pushed Eugenie down to 11th in line.
With discussions circulating about the need for additional working royals to fulfill public engagements across the UK and the Commonwealth, Beatrice emerges as a potential candidate to take on a more active role within the royal family.
The future of the monarchy under King Charles III’s reign faces uncertainty, especially with the aging cousins of Queen Elizabeth II reducing the number of working royals.
As Prince William and Kate’s children are yet to assume official duties, the pressure mounts on Charles to expand the roster of working royals to maintain royal engagements effectively.
