Princesses Beatrice, 37, and Eugenie, 36, will not join the Royal Family for the traditional Easter Sunday service at St George’s Chapel in Windsor. Sources confirm the sisters have arranged alternative plans for Easter, with King Charles’s agreement.
Easter Absence and Family Dynamics
The princesses participated in the family Christmas gathering at Sandringham and remain expected at future royal celebrations. However, their father’s ongoing police investigation into allegations of misconduct in public office has prompted this decision. Prince Andrew denies any wrongdoing.
Restrictions on Public Appearances
Prince William has informed the princesses they are not invited to Royal Ascot this year. While King Charles may extend a personal invitation, other royals have been advised against being photographed with them through the remainder of 2026. This limits their attendance at major society events.
Previously, Beatrice and Eugenie attended royal Garden Parties with King Charles, Prince William, and Princess Kate. At last December’s Sandringham Christmas service, William and Kate avoided joint photographs with the sisters.
Shift in Living Arrangements
Last year, Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson attended the Windsor Easter service alongside King Charles and Queen Camilla. Andrew previously resided at Royal Lodge but now uses more modest accommodations and plans to relocate to Marsh Farm, a five-bedroom cottage on the Sandringham Estate. Sarah Ferguson’s future residence remains unclear.
Despite not being working royals, Beatrice maintains an apartment at St James’s Palace alongside her Cotswolds home. Eugenie occupies Ivy Cottage at Kensington Palace as a bolthole, spending part of the year in Portugal. These arrangements stem from a rental agreement arranged by their father, though they may not last indefinitely.
Royal Limbo Continues
The House of York faces a challenging period, leaving Beatrice and Eugenie in uncertainty as they await further developments into 2027.
