Prince William is reportedly disappointed with his cousins, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, after they appeared publicly with their mother, Sarah Ferguson. A royal insider claims the outing has added strain to William’s relationship with the daughters of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
Prince William stunned to see Princess Beatrice and Eugenie side with mom Sarah Ferguson, per source
Prince William is reportedly unhappy with the public reunion in London on Oct. 29. The trio attended a memorial service for Ferguson’s former partner, Paddy McNally. The outing marked Ferguson’s first public appearance in six months.
According to New Idea, William is reportedly upset that his cousins have publicly reunited with their mother amid scrutiny over her past ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
“William’s stunned that Beatrice and Eugenie would take such a risk like this, right when he and the King are seriously mulling over bringing them back into the fold,” the source claimed. The insider added, “It would feel like a slap in the face and he’s mortified to be disappointed like this.”
The sisters, however, may have personal reasons to remain close to their mother. Both have children and may want Ferguson to maintain a relationship with her grandchildren. Ferguson’s spokesperson confirmed that she has been spending time with her grandchildren and described her relationship with Andrew as cordial and supportive.
The insider claimed that although William understands the sisters’ family ties, he wants to maintain his distance from their parents.
“William’s sent a clear reminder that they’re going to have to make a choice – it’s us or them. He’s not budging on this either,” the source alleged.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has faced intense scrutiny over his past association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. He has also denied allegations of sexual abuse connected to Epstein. Meanwhile, Ferguson has faced criticism over her past ties to Epstein, although she has not been accused of wrongdoing in connection with him.
The reported tensions suggest that the sisters’ public appearance with their mother may have complicated their relationship with William. However, the alleged ultimatum remains an unconfirmed claim from an unnamed source.
