Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie have taken a step back from the United Kingdom, travelling abroad amid intensified attention on their parents, Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson.

While detailed travel plans are not publicly confirmed, multiple reports suggest Beatrice visited Saudi Arabia for the Future Investment Initiative and Eugenie was seen in Paris during what appeared to be a girls’ weekend near the Eiffel Tower.

Their parents are facing renewed scrutiny surrounding the former Duke and Duchess of York’s links to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, as well as the decision by Prince Andrew to relinquish the use of his “Duke of York” title and associated honours.

Anna insiders note that both princesses have discreetly removed themselves from the public eye as the fallout deepens.

Though they remain firmly part of the royal family and continue to hold their royal titles, Beatrice and Eugenie’s absence coincides with a broader realignment at the palace: King Charles is reported to have taken steps to ensure his nieces’ status is preserved, even as their father steps away from public duties.

Sources say the King was determined to shield the sisters from the repercussions of their father’s controversy.

Despite the decision affecting their parents—Prince Andrew’s peerages and Sarah Ferguson’s use of “Duchess of York” have been relinquished—Beatrice and Eugenie maintain their titles as princesses and continue to be eligible for official family gatherings, including their customary Christmas invitations.

The timing of the princesses’ departures—at a moment when the spotlight is intensely focused on the York family—has prompted speculation about whether they sought space to avoid the media storm and reflect away from Royal Lodge, their parents’ residence.

Whatever their motivations, their choice to travel underscores the complex personal and public dynamics now facing this royal branch in the wake of renewed allegations and shifting titles.