Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie have long prided themselves on balancing their royal identities with their personal lives, declaring themselves as “working, young, royal women.” The sisters, both mothers now, have drawn inspiration from their mother, Sarah Ferguson, whose strength they admire, and are fiercely protective of their father, Prince Andrew, despite the ongoing scandal surrounding his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
However, according to royal insiders, the princesses’ privileged upbringing has instilled in them a sense of entitlement similar to their parents’. Despite their efforts to present themselves as independent and self-made, sources suggest that Beatrice and Eugenie were never going to be working royals in the traditional sense, but rather benefitted from the royal lifestyle due to their family connections. Prince Andrew, in particular, ensured that his daughters had access to influential networks, including wealthy contacts in the Gulf states, such as Saudi Arabia, where they have been spotted in recent years. The royal insider further claimed that Beatrice and Eugenie have become acquainted with “shady” figures as their parents’ social circle extended into controversial territories.
Growing up at the Windsor Royal Lodge, the Yorks’ home, Beatrice and Eugenie were accustomed to a life of luxury, where every need was taken care of by nannies and staff. A former staff member revealed how extravagant their lifestyle was, even mentioning that Sarah Ferguson would often order excessive amounts of food, which was wasted and never eaten. Despite their lavish childhood, the princesses have grown into “intelligent, polite women” and, according to some, are now great mothers who juggle personal and professional lives with ease.
The controversy surrounding their family has followed them into adulthood. Prince Andrew’s notorious invitation of Jeffrey Epstein to Princess Beatrice’s 18th birthday in 2006, and the subsequent financial scandals, including a £750,000 gift that Andrew claimed was for Beatrice’s wedding, have further complicated their public image. In addition, Eugenie received a £25,000 gift, including a £15,000 “birthday gift” months before her actual birthday, raising eyebrows over the source of the funds. The princesses’ association with their father’s business dealings and the controversies surrounding those payments have brought them into the spotlight for reasons beyond their royal titles.
Despite the scandals, Beatrice and Eugenie have successfully built their careers. Beatrice, married to Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, is involved in business and charity, having co-founded BY-EQ, an advisory organization focused on emotional intelligence. Eugenie, who works at Hauser & Wirth gallery, is co-founder of the Anti-Slavery Collective and holds various charitable roles, including with the Elephant Family and Teenage Cancer Trust. Both sisters are financially independent, with Beatrice enjoying success with her advisory firm and Eugenie living in a £3.6 million villa in Portugal, where her husband, Jack Brooksbank, works in marketing for an exclusive resort.
Their lifestyle continues to be a blend of luxury and charity work, and although their royal duties are limited, they are deeply connected to their heritage. Despite King Charles’s apparent preference for a “slimmed-down” monarchy, the princesses have maintained a high profile, with Beatrice describing herself as “a working royal” in a recent Vogue interview. The York family continues to navigate its complicated relationship with the monarchy, balancing their desire for privacy with the perks of their royal status. While their personal lives remain scrutinized, the sisters continue to show a united front, seeking to forge their paths while maintaining the royal legacy they were born into.
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