Prince Andrew's Fallout Impacts Beatrice & Eugenie's Inheritance

It looks like Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice will continue to suffer the fallout from their disgraced father Prince Andrew’s connection with alleged paedophile and trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. Property expert Elliot Castle, of We Buy Any Home, says that the door for any potential inheritance has closed “entirely”. “[This] would only have been possible while the lease remained in place,” he said. “Once that lease is surrendered or terminated, there is nothing to pass on. From a property standpoint, that closes the door entirely. Royal Lodge would revert fully to the Crown Estate, with no residual claim for Andrew or his daughters.” And RadarOnline.com is reporting that the two expected the property would go to them, so the loss of that has left them “fuming” at the injustice. “There was an expectation that Royal Lodge would one day benefit Beatrice and Eugenie, even if only as a safety net. That has now gone completely.” “They are angry because this is not about extravagance. It was about long-term security that has been wiped out. Their dream of an easy life in retirement is now gone,” a source said. READ: Epstein files: The empire of willful blindness ( Who is Princesses Beatrice, Eugenie and Prince Andrew? Princess Beatrice is the elder daughter of Prince Andrew, Duke of York, and Sarah, Duchess of York. Born in 1988, she is a niece of King Charles III and ninth in the line of succession as of 2026. Unlike working senior royals, Beatrice does not carry out full-time royal duties and instead pursues a private career. She works in business and technology-related roles and has been involved in advocacy for dyslexia, a condition she has spoken openly about since childhood. Beatrice married Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi in 2020. While she retains her royal title, her public profile has become more subdued in recent years amid broader efforts to streamline the monarchy. Princess Eugenie is the younger daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, born in 1990. She is also a niece of King Charles III and currently eleventh in the line of succession. Like her sister, Eugenie is not a working royal and maintains a career outside official royal duties, notably in the art world. She has been involved in charitable causes, including health advocacy and anti-slavery initiatives. Eugenie married Jack Brooksbank in 2018. She has occasionally appeared at major royal events but largely leads a private life. READ: Economist Jeffrey Sachs slams Trump for tariff moves against India ( Prince Andrew, Duke of York, is the second son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, born in 1960. He served as a senior working royal and a helicopter pilot in the Royal Navy before becoming embroiled in controversy over his association with Jeffrey Epstein. In 2019, he stepped back from public duties, and in 2022 he lost his military titles and royal patronages. Although he retains the title of duke, he no longer represents the monarchy officially. For Beatrice and Eugenie, the episode illustrates how familial associations and controversies can have tangible consequences, affecting both financial security and future planning. It reflects the ongoing evolution of the British royal family, which is balancing tradition, legal propriety, and public accountability in an era of increased scrutiny.