Royal Family Bars Sarah Ferguson and Beatrice and Eugenie of York From Ascot, Public Events
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Royal Family Bars Sarah Ferguson and Beatrice and Eugenie of York From Ascot, Public Events

10 March, 2026.Crime.1 sources

Key Takeaways

  • Sarah Ferguson, Beatrice and Eugenie excluded from Ascot, public events, and charities
  • Beatrice and Eugenie, ninth and twelfth in succession, were absent from Commonwealth Day celebrations
  • Exclusion occurred at the largest royal gathering since their father Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest

Absence at Commonwealth Day

The article describes it as the largest gathering of royals since their father, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, was arrested.

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The event was led by the King of England and the Prince and Princess of Wales, and the royal household appears intent on keeping the sisters at a distance.

The piece notes ongoing scrutiny of their family ties to Jeffrey Epstein, including multiple mentions of the daughters alongside their mother in Epstein’s documents.

Exclusion from Ascot Events

Reports cited in the article say the sisters are likely to be excluded from high-profile royal rituals at Ascot.

It is assumed they will not take seats in the royal box and will be unable to join the traditional carriage procession.

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The Daily Mail is quoted as saying the instructions are to 'keep them at a distance.'

Prince William is reported to have advised other royals not to appear in photographs with them 'for the rest of the year.'

Succession and Government Response

It reports the UK government is working on the possibility of legislation to remove Andrew from the line of succession.

The Times has said no decision has been made about whether Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie would also be removed.

This underscores ongoing uncertainty about the formal status of family members implicated by association.

Charity Patronage Withdrawn

Eugenie has already seen tangible fallout in her charitable role.

The anti-slavery NGO Anti-Slavery International removed her name and confirmed that 'the patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Eugenie of York has come to an end.'

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The organization had previously praised her work against modern slavery but has now removed her patronage after seven years of collaboration.

Ferguson’s Professional Fallout

Publishers have reportedly rejected her memoir proposals, with the Mail on Sunday saying no one wants to 'profit from the Epstein scandal.'

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The article describes unanimous rejection of her bid for a €1.7 million contract.

It adds that emails appear to show Epstein supported Ferguson financially for fifteen years and that she 'even asked him to “marry” her,' framing her as 'fallen from grace.'

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