Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice continue to step back from royal life, keeping their distance from the public spotlight.. In the aftermath of their father, ex-Prince Andrew‘s, fallout from the monarchy over his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the sisters have gradually withdrawn from high-profile appearances.. They have notably skipped several key royal gatherings and are now expected to sit out upcoming Easter celebrations as well.. A Royal Easter Without Princess Eugenie And Princess Beatrice. WPA-Pool / MEGA. In line with tradition, King Charles III and Queen Camilla, alongside members of the royal family, will attend the Easter Matins Service at St. George’s Chapel within the grounds of Windsor Castle on Easter Sunday.. However, Eugenie and Beatrice won’t be part of the occasion. With the King’s approval, the sisters have made alternative plans, according to People Magazine.. Their decision comes in the wake of renewed scrutiny surrounding the former Duke of York, including his reported February 19 arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Authorities are said to be examining claims that, during his tenure as the UK’s trade envoy between 2001 and 2011, the 66-year-old disgraced royal shared confidential information with Epstein.. In addition to missing out on the Easter gathering, the sisters are also expected to skip Royal Ascot, as revealed by an insider connected to the event.. “I’ve spoken to my friend who works at Ascot, and they said the girls have been told they can’t be there this year,” the source said.. The Princesses Reportedly Plan To Spend More Time Away as Pressure Mounts. James Whatling / MEGA. With their continued withdrawal from major engagements, royal commentators have weighed in on the sisters’ reduced visibility.. As reported by The Blast, experts Phil Dampier and Ingrid Seward suggest that while Beatrice and Eugenie are still considered part of the royal family, they are currently being kept away because of their connections to Andrew.. According to the experts, their presence at big events could draw unwanted attention and reignite public criticism at a time when the monarchy is trying to maintain stability and protect its image. Some observers believe the absence could stretch through much of the year.. For Princess Beatrice, the emotional toll of her father’s fallout has reportedly left her considering a move to the U.S.. Sources claim the move could give Beatrice and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi some distance from the constant media attention in the UK.. Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice Put Up A United Front At the Last Christmas Gathering. ©2009 RAMEY PHOTO 310-9828-3445/XPOSURE / MEGA. Eugenie and Beatrice’s recent retreat from public life marks a noticeable shift from their reappearance during last year’s Christmas celebrations.. As The Blast reported, last December, the sisters were seen on December 25 attending the traditional service at St. Mary Ma
