Amid a major scandal in the royal family, Prince Harry is reportedly worried about his cousins, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, who have been linked to controversy surrounding their parents and their association with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. King Charles has initiated the process of stripping Prince Andrew of his titles, leading to him being referred to as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson losing her duchess title. The royal fallout has left their daughters, Beatrice and Eugenie, in a difficult position.
Royal expert Duncan Larcombe noted that Prince Harry has a strong bond with his cousins, especially Beatrice and Eugenie, who have always been supportive of him. However, there may be a divide with Meghan Markle, who is cautious about the sensitive Epstein situation. Despite this, it is believed that Harry and Meghan share the sentiment of not wanting to be associated with Prince Andrew or Sarah Ferguson.
Prince Andrew recently relinquished his Duke of York title, disassociating himself from further accusations, as detailed in a posthumous memoir by Virginia Giuffre. Buckingham Palace has announced the formal process to remove Prince Andrew’s titles, leading to his relocation from Royal Lodge. Prince William also played a role in the controversy by reportedly pressuring Beatrice and Eugenie to encourage their father to move out.
According to Duncan, Prince Harry can empathize with the challenges faced by Beatrice and Eugenie, who are caught between the royal family’s working members and their parents. The unfolding events have put immense pressure on the young royals, and Harry is deeply concerned about their well-being in the midst of the public turmoil.