Royal sisters are facing turbulent times following their father, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest, but this could be good news

Royal sisters Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie are experiencing turbulent times in the wake of their father, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest. Amid the swirling controversy, we’ve seen Princess Eugenie step down from her position at charity, Anti-Slavery International, and experts say they are both steering clear of royal events at the moment due to public scrutiny.

When their father was pressured into relinquishing his lease for Royal Lodge, the sisters kissed goodbye to inheriting the £30 million, 30-room mansion in Windsor because the details of the agreement said that Andrew would be allowed to pass the lease on to any dependent in future.

 Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s lease

A National Audit Office report reads: “The terms of the August 2003 lease agreement between The Crown Estate and HRH the Duke of York prevent him from gaining financially from any increase in the value of the property, as the freehold rests with The Crown Estate and the leasehold cannot be assigned to anyone else except to his widow or his two daughters (or a trust established solely for their benefit).”

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While this might seem like a devastating blow for Beatrice and Eugenie, who both have families of their own, it could actually be a blessing in disguise due to the condition of Royal Lodge. The Grade-II listed building requires a lot of upkeep due to its age, and at the time of departure Andrew was reportedly failing to keep up with the repairs. Images from October 2025 show parts of the building were crumbling and cracking. Taking on the lease also means taking on the refurbishment bills, so perhaps it’s a positive that the Princesses aren’t left with this unknown cost.

Where do Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice live?

Beatrice is settled in the Cotswolds, with a grace-and-favour home inside St James’s Palace in London for her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, their daughters Sienna and Athena and Edoardo’s son Wolfie. Meanwhile, her sister Eugenie currently splits her time between Portugal and the UK with her two children, August and Ernest, whom she shares with her husband Jack Brooksbank. They also have a grace-and-favour home Ivy Cottage, inside Kensington Palace grounds.

While the sisters themselves are not under suspicion of any crime, unlike their father, they are still under the spotlight, and many people are now questioning their lives of royal privilege. They are classed as non-working royals as they have their own jobs and do not carry out official engagements. We discuss in more detail in our VIP content.

Princess Beatrice’s husband Edoardo keeps his head down 4,000 miles away from royal family drama

Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi has been busy with his company, Banda Property, and there’s an epic ocean-front project in the making

Princess Beatrice‘s husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, has jetted off to Florida for the second time this year, amid his father-in-law, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s scandal. The 42-year-old is a dedicated businessman and he’s in the Sunshine State to work on an exciting new project for his company, Banda Property.

 The interior design guru shared a clip from a building site in West Palm Beach where a luxury hotel is reportedly being built. Other photos included beautiful buildings in the area and a snap of the turquoise ocean.

Edoardo’s previous trip

This trip comes after Edoardo also spent time here at the end of January/early February, choosing to share numerous photos and videos from his time abroad on Instagram. At the time, he penned: “Recap of our time in Miami and Palm Beach. Meeting inspiring people, visiting remarkable places, and discovering exceptional art and craftsmanship.

“A real pleasure to exchange ideas with peers across the industry at @palmbeachdesigndays. Thank you to everyone who welcomed us, and to all of you who followed the journey along the way.”

 One of the images showed Edoardo looking dapper in a pastel pink suit sat outside a pink hotel. “Pretty in pink” and “Pink hotel calls for a pink suit” were among the comments.

Fans adore seeing Edoardo’s projects, both abroad and closer to home. He and his team have worked on everything from private jet renovations to stunning study makeovers.

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Edoardo’s private home

 While Edoardo is always keen to share glimpses of his work online, it’s another matter for his personal life. He and his royal wife have a split living situation, choosing to divide their time between St James’s Palace and their converted farmhouse in the Cotswolds. Occasionally, we get to see their palace surroundings in the background of videos shared on social media, but, in general, their family homes are kept under wraps.

What’s the latest with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor?

 While Edoardo is busy keeping his head down with work, his disgraced father-in-law is lying low after his arrest. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is still under investigation on suspicion of misconduct in public office.  The former Prince is temporarily living at Wood Farm on the Sandringham Estate while his permanent property, Marsh Farm, is being renovated.

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He has just relinquished his lease on East Lodge near Berkshire’s Sunninghill Park, too, weeks after he departed from his former 30-room mansion, Royal Lodge. He was previously paying £13,000-per-year for the thatched cottage. The tenancy was due to end in July 2027, but it was terminated early, according to a Freedom of Information request sought by the BBC.