Andrew and Fergie’s daughters have remained silent and out of the spotlight since their parents were mentioned in the Epstein files

Since the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, his daughters Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie have remained silent, maintaining a low profile away from the public gaze. While Eugenie was seen in London earlier this week, her elder sister Beatrice has not been spotted since Andrew and his former wife Sarah Ferguson became entangled in the scandal following the most recent release of the Epstein files.

Jennie Bond, a former BBC royal correspondent, suggests that the royal sisters would be feeling the pressure by association, as more secrets are revealed about the billionaire paedophile’s longstanding relationship with their parents.

Jennie told the Mirror: “Beatrice and Eugenie must still be reeling from the shock of seeing their father arrested and then photographed slumped in the back of a car trying to hide from the cameras. They, too, are now paparazzi prey and they must feel spied on whenever they decide to venture out. So far, we have only seen Eugenie break cover and it was brave of her to do so. Both women must be under enormous pressure and their feelings hugely conflicted.”

After the disclosure of the latest batch of millions of files relating to Jeffrey Epstein, both Andrew and Fergie have been shown to have had long-standing associations with the paedophile. And while Beatrice and Eugenie have not been accused of any wrongdoing, Jennie believes their parents should have warned them about the impending storm.

“Their parents have been exposed as liars,” Jennie stated. “It would have been responsible and thoughtful of their parents to warn them about what might be revealed in the Epstein files. The trouble is neither Andrew nor Sarah knew what was going to be uncovered. Their worst nightmares must by now have been realised.”

Despite Andrew and Fergie’s exile from the royal family, it’s reported that Beatrice and Eugenie maintain a positive relationship with their uncle, King Charles. The royal siblings spent Christmas at Sandringham with the entire royal family.

Jennie commented: “I can’t see the royal family changing their attitude to Beatrice and Eugenie. They have repeatedly let it be known that the women, with their spouses and children, are welcome at royal gatherings.”

Beatrice and Eugenie have established their own careers and generally lead private lives. However, as Jennie pointed out, the sisters’ silence regarding the Epstein scandal has led many royal observers to question what information they may have had access to.

“Even so, legitimate questions are being asked about how much the princesses knew about Epstein and why they apparently agreed to show some of his guests around the Palace,” Jennie noted. “So far, we have heard nothing from the women and that’s probably how it’s going to stay. But an explanation would be helpful. What’s needed now is full transparency and honesty.”

Following Andrew’s arrest, questions have been raised about the line of succession, with the Government preparing to remove the former prince from his position as eighth in line to the throne. Consequently, many have questioned whether his daughters might also relinquish their place in the succession line, or perhaps even their royal titles. Andrew was stripped of his titles last October by his brother King Charles.

Jennie said: “Whether they want to continue calling themselves Princess is really up to them. I’m sure it still opens many doors and is helpful in their careers. There’s no suggestion that either woman has done anything wrong, so if they want to remain princesses, and my guess is that they do, I’m sure they will.”

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has denied all allegations against him.