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Royal Scrutiny: Beatrice and Eugenie's Palace Rents Amid Andrew's Controversy
3/14/2026
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Story summary
- Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie rent properties in the Royal Palaces under an agreement with their father, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
- Beatrice lives in St James’s Palace while Eugenie resides in Kensington Palace, paying rent to King Charles.
- Andrew lost his royal titles in 2022 and has faced scrutiny over his connections to Jeffrey Epstein.
- He was recently arrested on suspicion of misconduct but has not been charged.
- A government proposal to remove him from the line of succession is being considered, with 82% of Britons in favor.
