Fresh details have emerged about a significant rift within the British Royal Family, as Princess Eugenie is said to have severed all communication with her father, Prince Andrew. This drastic step is reportedly a direct response to his ongoing association with the Jeffrey Epstein scandal and his refusal to issue an apology to the disgraced financier's victims.
A Deepening Family Divide
According to sources close to the royals, the 35-year-old Princess Eugenie is "not speaking to him" at all. The estrangement appears to be total, with one insider describing it to the Daily Mail as being on par with the distant relationship between Brooklyn Beckham and his father, David Beckham. "There is no contact at all, nothing. It's Brooklyn Beckham level, she has completely cut him off," the source revealed.
This development marks a widening split as Prince Andrew prepares to leave his home of 22 years, the Royal Lodge, for good. Moving vans were spotted outside the property last week, signalling his imminent departure. He is expected to relocate temporarily to accommodation on the King's Sandringham estate while renovations are completed at his anticipated new home, Marsh Farm, by Easter.
Contrasting Approaches from the Sisters
While Eugenie has taken a firm stance, her elder sister, Princess Beatrice, is reportedly navigating a more cautious path. Beatrice is said to be trying to walk a fine line by not completely cutting off her father while also maintaining her close ties with the wider Royal Family. This nuanced approach was evident last month when Prince Andrew was permitted to attend the christening of Beatrice's daughter. However, sources indicate that even Beatrice is not in regular, close contact with Andrew at this tense time.
The Ongoing Fallout and Andrew's Exile
The reported family estrangement comes amidst continued public anger over Prince Andrew's friendship with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and the allegations made by Virginia Giuffre. Giuffre has accused Andrew of sexual assault when she was a teenager, allegations he has repeatedly and vehemently denied.
The fallout has been severe and lasting for the Duke of York. He was removed from public royal duties and effectively banished from representing the monarchy. His exile remains firmly in place. Reports also suggest that initial plans for him to reside at Wood Farm on the Sandringham estate were reconsidered due to concerns he would be living "too close" to other members of the royal family.
Despite the turmoil, Andrew was recently photographed smiling behind the wheel of his SUV in Windsor, briefly speaking to dog walkers after his vehicle was momentarily blocked. This public appearance contrasts sharply with the private conflict unfolding within his immediate family, highlighting the complex personal and public dimensions of this long-running scandal.
