Amid royal drama, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor reportedly had a straightforward four-word directive for daughters Beatrice and Eugenie during the Christmas holidays: “You have to go.” Andrew spent Christmas at Royal Lodge, excluded from royal festivities following past controversies. Despite this, Beatrice and Eugenie were spotted attending the annual Christmas Day service at Sandringham with the rest of the Royal Family.
Royal expert Ingrid Seward suggests Andrew’s instruction aimed to keep a foot in royal circles and stay informed. He believes his daughters are his only connection to royal life now and insists they play a visible role. Meanwhile, there’s talk of Andrew vacating Royal Lodge for Marsh Farm, with renovations underway.
Commentator Charlie Ray weighed in, noting Andrew’s need to stay in the loop, albeit from a distance. Beatrice and Eugenie, as royal observers, find themselves torn between family loyalty and public duty. Ray empathises with their position amidst their parents’ controversies but agrees they made the right choice to attend the royal gathering.
On another note, Beatrice and Eugenie’s chance of inheriting Royal Lodge seems slim. Property expert Elliot Castle claims that any prospect of inheritance was tied to Andrew’s lease, and with changes on the horizon, the estate reverts to the Crown. As royal dramas unfold, the sisters continue to navigate their roles with grace under pressure.