Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie Hold 'Crisis Talks' As Fergie Is 'Isolate Herself' and 'Begging Staffers to Stay Longer'

The walls of Royal Lodge, once a sanctuary for a unique modern royal family unit, are said to be echoing with a profound and heartbreaking loneliness. For years, the disgraced Prince Andrew and his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, the former Duchess of York, have co-habited this sprawling Windsor estate, maintaining a fierce and loyal front for their daughters.

But the recent and relentless fallout over their ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, culminating in Andrew's loss of his royal titles and the former couple's impending eviction, has reportedly shattered this fragile domestic peace.

According to insiders, the strain has become so immense that Andrew has allegedly demanded his former wife 'be kept away from him,' leaving the Duchess to 'isolate herself' and 'begging staffers to stay longer'—a distress signal that has reportedly alarmed her devoted daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie.

The turmoil has escalated to the point where the Princesses, Beatrice, 37, and Eugenie, 35, have reportedly stepped in, holding what has been dubbed 'crisis talks' with their mother. This emotionally charged intervention underscores the immense pressure being placed upon the York family, who are being forced to confront a radically uncertain future.

The daughters, who have always been each other's 'rocks,' as Eugenie previously told British Vogue, are now reportedly rallying to become a lifeline for their mother as she grapples with the devastating personal and public consequences of the ongoing scandal. A source close to the family revealed that Ferguson is 'so angry with Andrew that he's demanded she be kept away from him, which is upsetting her even more.'

The Weight of Royal Scandal: Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie's Concern for Their Mother

The isolation Ferguson is reportedly feeling within the walls of Royal Lodge speaks volumes about the deteriorating situation. The former Duchess of York, who has been a constant—if controversial—fixture by her ex-husband's side, is said to be 'not in a good place.'

The mounting pressure, exacerbated by the recent public shaming of Andrew and the end of their co-habitation at the family home, has created an environment of deep anxiety. The same source shared that the Duchess is feeling extremely 'lonely' and has been 'isolating herself within the Lodge, begging staffers to stay longer because she's so lonely.'

This plea for extended contact from household staff paints a stark picture of her inner turmoil and need for comfort.

Andrew, henceforth known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, is reportedly set to relocate to King Charles III's private Sandringham estate in Norfolk sometime in the New Year, leaving Ferguson to make her own arrangements.

Their once-united front appears to have fractured, with the former couple now said to be 'leading separate lives—at different ends and on different wings' of the Lodge, according to a source who spoke to The Sun.

While they still convene 'quite often for lunch and dinner,' these moments are reportedly consumed by 'intense conversations' about their bleak futures. 'Sarah, in particular, is panicking about what comes next and she is not in a good place,' the insider shared, adding that she 'fears being caught in the crosshairs and is worried about herself and her and Andrew's daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie.'

A United Front: The Emotional Reunion of Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie

In the face of this family disintegration, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie have shown a remarkable display of sisterly solidarity. Following Andrew's final loss of his royal styles and titles, the sisters made their first joint public appearance since the scandal further erupted, sharing a visibly emotional moment on the streets of London's affluent Mayfair district.

Photos captured the duo in an intense conversation, concluding with a warm, supportive embrace. Hello! magazine reported that 'at one point in their conversation, they appeared to be consoling one another.'

Their enduring bond, which Eugenie once described as being 'the only other person in each other's lives who can know exactly what the other one is going through,' is now their greatest strength.

The Princesses, who have commendably maintained their own non-working royal careers and family lives—Beatrice with her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi and their daughter Sienna, and Eugenie with her husband Jack Brooksbank and their sons August and Ernest—have the daunting task of navigating their futures while providing support to their parents. King Charles III is reportedly keen to ensure his nieces are not penalised by the 'sins of their father,' allowing them to retain their Princess titles and Her Royal Highness stylings.

However, the emotional toll of their parents' downfall is undeniable, and their recent public show of support—a hug on a busy London street—speaks volumes about the difficult, deeply personal 'crisis talks' now taking place behind palace gates.