Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie Under Pressure to Give Up Their Royal Titles Amid Growing Backlash
Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie are once again under public scrutiny as calls intensify for the sisters to relinquish their royal titles. The push comes in the wake of renewed discussions surrounding their father, Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, whose royal standing remains tarnished by scandal and disgrace.
Royal commentator Angela Mollard made the bold suggestion during a recent appearance on Sky News, where she claimed that stepping back from their titles could be a positive and necessary move for the princesses. According to her, “this is an ideal opportunity to step back from those titles,” especially given the controversies that continue to shadow their family name.
Mollard noted that the titles themselves were chosen by Andrew Mountbatten Windsor and Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, reflecting what she described as their “pomposity” and obsession with royal grandeur. She argued that by renouncing those titles, Beatrice and Eugenie could finally distance themselves from the lingering damage caused by their father’s reputation.
“I think Beatrice and Eugenie separating themselves from their parents’ ethics, morality, and character would be a good thing in the long run,” she explained. “They could forge an identity based on who they are, not who their father was.”
For many royal watchers, Mollard’s comments resonate with a growing sentiment that the monarchy must continue modernizing and trimming its official circle. While Beatrice and Eugenie are not senior working royals, their connection to Andrew Mountbatten Windsor remains a sensitive issue for Buckingham Palace, especially under King Charles’s ongoing efforts to streamline the royal family’s public role.
However, even Mollard admitted that the situation is deeply unfortunate. “For a family once so close, it’s a sad state of affairs,” she said, emphasizing the emotional toll of these ongoing divisions within the royal household.
Insiders close to the sisters have suggested that they are currently taking a much-needed step back from the public eye. Reports claim that both Beatrice and Eugenie have been spending time in Portugal, where they are said to be “taking a break from it all” and focusing on their families and careers.
A friend of the princesses reportedly told the press that they are “leading separate lives now,” each carving her own path while remaining close in private. Beatrice has settled into married life with Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi and their young daughter, while Eugenie continues to balance motherhood with her charitable and environmental work.
Despite living quieter lives than their royal cousins, the sisters have not escaped the shadow of their father’s controversies. Public opinion remains divided on whether they should retain their titles, with critics arguing that doing so undermines the monarchy’s attempts to project accountability and integrity.
Supporters of the princesses, however, insist that punishing them for their father’s actions would be unfair. They point out that both women have worked hard to maintain low profiles, rarely seeking attention or public funding, unlike some other royal figures in the past.
Still, as King Charles continues to redefine what it means to be a “working royal,” pressure on the York sisters may continue to grow. Palace insiders have already hinted that future decisions about titles and official duties will reflect the King’s long-term vision of a smaller, more focused monarchy.
Whether Beatrice and Eugenie will choose to act voluntarily or wait for the Palace to intervene remains to be seen. But as royal commentators continue to debate their future, one thing is clear: the burden of their family name still weighs heavily on them.
For now, both sisters seem intent on keeping their lives as private as possible, away from the controversies that continue to swirl around their family. But with the royal spotlight never too far away, it may only be a matter of time before they are forced to make a public decision about their titles.
