Prince Andrew is facing another painful blow. Reports say Princess Eugenie has now cut off contact with her father entirely. She allegedly refused to see him over Christmas and has made it clear this decision is final. Sources suggest her breaking point came after fresh public attention on Andrew’s long criticised relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and his continued refusal to apologise to victims.
Eugenie has built her own public identity through anti trafficking work. Friends say that remaining publicly associated with her father has become impossible for her. One insider described the situation as total silence between them, with no calls, no visits, and no private contact.
Public reaction has been divided. Some sympathise with her position, noting the emotional difficulty of distancing herself from a parent. Others believe she had little choice given her advocacy work and the scale of the scandal surrounding Andrew.
Beatrice tries to balance loyalty and distance
Princess Beatrice is reportedly taking a different path. She has not completely shut her father out, but she is said to be keeping careful distance while maintaining alignment with the wider Royal Family. Sources describe her approach as cautious rather than cold. Limited contact may still exist, but not in the way of a close father daughter relationship.
Andrew was invited to Beatrice’s daughter Athena’s christening, though he did not attend the informal gathering afterward. Whether Eugenie interacted with him during that event remains unclear. The sisters are understood to be united in recognising the damage to the family name, but they are choosing different ways to handle it.
This quiet split in approach highlights how deeply the scandal has reshaped private family dynamics behind palace walls.
A steady fall from royal life
These family tensions come as Andrew prepares to leave Royal Lodge, his Windsor residence of more than twenty years, following formal eviction arrangements. Removal vans have been seen at the property. He is expected to relocate temporarily to another house on the Sandringham estate before moving into a smaller renovated property.