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Princesses Skip Royal Ascot Amid Andrew's Epstein Scandal

3/4/2026

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Princess Beatrice of York and Princess Eugenie of York will not attend the Royal Ascot races this year amid backlash over Prince Andrew's ongoing scandal involving Jeffrey Epstein.
Reports indicate the sisters were informed of their exclusion, with Beatrice affected.
Their mother, Sarah Ferguson, is also expected to miss the event.
There has been no official confirmation from Buckingham Palace.
The absence is likely to attract media scrutiny.

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Story summary

Princess Beatrice of York and Princess Eugenie of York will not attend the Royal Ascot races this year amid backlash over Prince Andrew's ongoing scandal involving Jeffrey Epstein.
Reports indicate the sisters were informed of their exclusion, with Beatrice affected.
Their mother, Sarah Ferguson, is also expected to miss the event.
There has been no official confirmation from Buckingham Palace.
The absence is likely to attract media scrutiny.