Princess Beatrice And Princess Eugenie Might Skip Their Cousin's Wedding For an Expected Reason
It will be a silent victory for Prince William if the York sisters stay away from the family celebrations since he has long advocated their boycott.
Royal weddings are in the spotlight for members of the family coming together, but even absences are noticed. Peter Philips, the son of Princess Anne, is all set to tie the knot for the second time with Harriet Sperling on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The wedding will be a private ceremony at All Saints Church in Kemble, Cirencester. It was supposed to be an opportunity for Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie to make a comeback after being snubbed from Easter service and other major events by the royal family. However, royal commentator Tom Sykes has noted that the York sisters may feel embarrassed “all over again” by the latest controversies surrounding their father, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. A source reportedly told The Royalist that Beatrice and Eugenie would “never want to overshadow the bride and groom’s happy day.” Sykes went on to say that the York sisters did, in fact, RSVP to the wedding invitation, signaling their intention to attend, and those RSVPs are still valid. However, it now remains unclear whether they will follow through.
The source further disclosed to Sykes that new legal complications about Andrew, including a recent Thames Valley Police investigation into misconduct involving sexual claims, have cast doubt on the princesses' attendance at the wedding on June 6 or Royal Ascot from June 16 to 20. According to the Sunday Times, Andrew is being investigated for alleged sexual misbehavior during Royal Ascot in 2002, effectively ruling out his daughters' presence from both the high-profile royal family events. This will perhaps be a silent victory for Prince William, who has long opposed his father, King Charles, for his leniency towards his cousin sisters. William is particularly concerned about findings from Epstein records, which indicate that Andrew proposed that his daughters get $50,000 apiece in an alleged business agreement.
According to sources, the York sisters do not recall receiving their father's promised $50,000 payments and are seeking access to their past bank records. Meanwhile, Prince William has ordered an "ethical audit" of their finances before allowing them back into the family fold. Meanwhile, Prince William is pursuing his own agenda in snubbing his cousin sisters, and he has reportedly instructed other royals to avoid being seen or photographed with them for the time being. He tried to keep his distance from the princesses during Christmas. This situation highlights ongoing tensions between the monarch and the heir apparent, particularly King Charles's desire to reconcile with the York sisters.
Meanwhile, royal commentator Jennie Bond disclosed that the York sisters share a close bond with Peter. "I don’t think Peter would feel that the alleged sins of Andrew and Sarah should be visited on their daughters, who have not been accused of doing anything wrong," Bond told The Mirror. Bond concluded by noting that Beatrice and Eugenie would not allow their presence to overshadow their first cousin's wedding, even though they are going through a difficult time, and that the royal family is committed to including them in joyful gatherings.
