Princess Beatrice’s royal future appears uncertain as scandal continues to shadow her family. At 37, the eldest daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson had long hoped to take on more official duties. Friends say she wanted to ease the load on King Charles and Prince William during their health struggles.
Observers note the King admired her elegance and energy at recent events. Yet, the firm’s hard line against “half-in, half-out” Royals has blocked her path. “She’s never put a foot wrong and shouldn’t be punished for her father’s sins,” said one source. Still, courtiers fear Andrew may try to use her role to regain influence.
The situation worsened after U.S. Democrats released Epstein-related files, listing Andrew among names linked to the disgraced financier. Adding to the storm, Sarah Ferguson’s 2011 email praising Epstein as a “supreme friend” has resurfaced, fueling public anger.
As one insider put it, “Beatrice does want to be a working Royal, and she would be good at it.” Yet her hopes now seem dim. The question remains—should she be judged by her father’s scandals, or by her own record?
