UK royal household’s dilemma over Andrew’s daughters

“We can now also confirm that we are providing early investigative advice to Thames Valley Police in relation to” Mountbatten-Windsor, prosecutors advised AFP on Thursday.

Andrew was stripped of his royal titles in October by the king amid the rising scandal round Epstein, who died in jail in 2019.

And whereas his daughters should not lively members of the royal household, Buckingham Palace has made it clear they preserve their titles as princesses.

They have at all times been seen as near the king’s two sons, inheritor Prince William and Prince Harry, and had been a part of the royal household’s interior circle.

In December, they attended the household’s conventional Christmas church service on the japanese Sandringham property though their mother and father weren’t invited.

But the 2 girls and their younger households wouldn’t be at Windsor this weekend for the normal Easter gathering, a royal supply confirmed to AFP.

The two had made various plans, however might be seen at future household celebrations, the supply added.

“They want to avoid any association with them, as the York brand has become toxic,” mentioned royal knowledgeable Richard Fitzwilliams.

New emails launched in January confirmed Andrew remained involved with Epstein lengthy after the American’s conviction for trafficking and intercourse with a minor.