Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie staged a coordinated public entrance at Peter Phillips' wedding, their first joint appearance since their father's disgrace and days after a report revealed they pay no rent for royal homes, highlighting a rift with Prince William over royal privileges.
Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie stunned royal watchers with a carefully orchestrated display of sisterly solidarity at the intimate wedding of their cousin Peter Phillips in the Cotswolds.
This marked their first joint public appearance since their father, Prince Andrew, was arrested in February on suspicion of misconduct in public office, leading to his stripping of royal titles and privileges. The timing was particularly sensitive, coming just days after a damning National Audit Office report exposed that neither princess pays rent for their royal residences, a practice funded by King Charles's private income and the Sovereign Grant.
Despite their father's disgrace, the York sisters made a conspicuous effort to affirm their own status within the monarchy. They arrived separately at a discreet location near All Saints Church in Kemble, Gloucestershire, to avoid the waiting press, before emerging together for a prolonged, camera-friendly walk to the venue, each escorted by her husband-Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi and Jack Brooksbank.
Their deliberate entrance, lasting over a minute, contrasted sharply with the fleeting glimpses of other senior royals like the King and Queen, the Prince and Princess of Wales, who were only visible for seconds as their cars stopped directly at the church gate. While they were warmly greeted by family members, including Prince William, reports indicate that William holds a markedly different view from his father regarding the princesses' rent-free accommodations.
The NAO report revealed that Beatrice occupies an apartment in St James's Palace and Eugenie resides at Ivy Cottage, a three-bedroom house in Kensington Palace, both provided at a heavily discounted rate under arrangements originally granted by Queen Elizabeth II and maintained by Charles. Although the rent is covered by Charles's private Duchy of Lancaster income-not taxpayer funds-the property maintenance costs draw from the Sovereign Grant, which is publicly funded.
Critics argue that both princesses, who own private homes and have affluent husbands, should not rely on royal resources. A source suggested that William, conscious of the monarchy's future and public sentiment, favors ending these subsidies, unlike his more lenient father. The sisters' attendance itself was uncertain amid speculation they might avoid the wedding to prevent overshadowing Peter and Harriet following the scandals involving their parents, Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson.
However, the event proceeded without incident, representing the first time Beatrice and Eugenie had been seen with other working royals since the Sandringham Christmas service; both had skipped Easter and the late Queen's centenary events
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