Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, who are 9th and 11th in line to the royal line of succession, will not advance to the royal family because of their father Prince Andrew's scandal, a royal expert has claimed.
The Duke of York, who stepped down from royal duties following his disastrous Newsnight interview with Emily Maitlis in November 2019, has reportedly been a major obstacle to Beatrice and Eugenie's promotion to the royal family.
Royal critic Richard Fitzwilliams told GB News that despite the York princesses being mentioned as the most likely candidates to take over royal duties in the absence of Princess Kate and other current royals, Prince Andrew's reputation is “a problem” for Beatrice and Eugenie. “He said. .
The Princess of Wales is currently away from royal duties as she focuses on her health after being diagnosed with cancer. Meanwhile, Prince Charles only recently returned to public duty after being diagnosed with cancer in February 2024.
Explaining the princess's importance to the royal family, Fitzwilliams said: “They are members of the royal family and are quite high in the line of succession to the throne. Beatrice and Eugenie continue to receive a lot of publicity and attention, but they are very busy with their own lives and families.”
He added: “I have a problem with my connection to Prince Andrew.”
The expert added, “It may be reviewed again over time, but it may not be reviewed now.”
Disgraced royal Andrew is consistently ranked as the least popular member of the royal family in opinion polls.