Some reports suggest the move may signal a broader effort to keep Beatrice and Eugenie away from major royal public engagements for the time being. They could potentially be absent from other significant events later this year as well.
Neither Beatrice nor Eugenie has issued an official statement addressing the reports. Buckingham Palace has also declined to comment publicly on the matter.
According to insiders, the step may be intended to safeguard the reputation of the wider Royal Family. Others believe it marks an especially painful period for the sisters, who are said to feel shocked and deeply upset by the situation.