Princess Eugenie has reportedly severed all communication with her father, Prince Andrew, as the fallout from his association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein continues to fracture the family.
A Royal Rift Over Refusal to Apologise
According to a source close to the royals who spoke to the Mail, the 35-year-old princess is no longer speaking to the Duke of York. The decisive break is said to have been triggered by Andrew's ongoing refusal to issue an apology to the victims of his late friend, Jeffrey Epstein. The source described the estrangement as being on a "Brooklyn Beckham level," indicating a complete and total cut-off.
"There is no contact at all, nothing," the insider stated. The situation contrasts with that of Eugenie's older sister, Princess Beatrice, who is reportedly attempting to navigate a more delicate path. "Beatrice is trying to walk the fine line of not cutting her father off and yet remaining close with the Royal Family," the source explained, noting that while contact is not regular, the door is not fully closed. However, for Eugenie, that line does not exist: "She's not speaking to him."
Eviction and Exile from Royal Life
This reported familial split unfolds against the backdrop of Andrew's enforced retreat from royal life and his home of 22 years. Having been banished from official royal duties due to the scandal surrounding his friendship with Epstein and allegations of sexual assault made by Virginia Giuffre – which he vehemently denies – Andrew is now leaving the Royal Lodge.
The sight of a removal van at the Windsor property last week signalled the beginning of his move. He is expected to relocate in the coming weeks to a temporary property on the King's Sandringham estate in Norfolk. This move follows the eviction notice served to him last year.
Reports suggest Andrew had hoped to reside at Wood Farm on the Sandringham estate, but concerns were raised about him living "too close" to other members of the Royal Family. Instead, he is set to stay in temporary accommodation until renovations at Marsh Farm, his anticipated new home, are completed around Easter.
Life in the Shadows of Scandal
While largely removed from the public eye, Andrew was recently spotted interacting with dog walkers on the Windsor estate after they momentarily blocked the path of his Range Rover. Another photograph showed him smiling behind the wheel of his black SUV, a glimpse of his life away from the centre of the monarchy.
The enduring scandal continues to exact a heavy personal toll, most starkly illustrated by the rift with his younger daughter. As Andrew prepares for a more isolated existence in Norfolk, the choice by Princess Eugenie underscores the profound and lasting consequences of his association with Jeffrey Epstein, consequences that now reach deep into the heart of his own family.
