Andrew became the first senior royal in modern history to be arrested, raising immediate questions about the position of his former wife Sarah Ferguson and their daughters, who continue to hold their royal titles.
Beatrice and Eugenie have long been regulars at Royal Ascot, an event that blends high society, fashion, and royal tradition. Each June, members of the Royal Family arrive at the racecourse in horse-drawn carriages before watching the races from the Royal Enclosure. For years, the York sisters have been photographed alongside other royals during the five-day event.
Royal Ascot 2026 is scheduled to take place from Tuesday, 16 June to Saturday, 20 June.
According to The Mail on Sunday, both sisters were reportedly “blindsided” by the decision. One source claimed Beatrice has taken the development particularly hard, suggesting she was unprepared for the sudden change.
Another source alleged that the situation extends beyond Ascot, hinting at a broader move to keep the sisters away from public-facing royal events for the remainder of the year. The claim suggests that senior royals have been advised against appearing in photographs with them during this period.