Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie's 'Working Royal' Image Hurt By 'Murky' Finances: Report

It was once a simple narrative: Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie were the relatable, modern face of the monarchy. They were career-driven, seemingly self-sufficient, and determined to prove that 'royal' was not their only job title.

Yet, that carefully managed image is now facing a severe threat. A growing 'cloud of financial suspicion', as one royal expert called it, surrounding their parents, Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, is pulling the sisters back into a narrative of privilege and questionable dealings they have spent years trying to outrun.

A recent OK! Magazine investigation reported that palace insiders have now branded the York sisters 'entitled'. The report claims they are 'tainted by association' with their parents' financial scandals, benefiting from access, introductions, and support not afforded to other non-working royals.

The criticism has intensified amid specific financial revelations. Previous reports highlighted a £750,000 'gift' given to Prince Andrew in 2022, which was described as a contribution towards Beatrice's wedding costs.

Furthermore, legal filings in a separate case have named Eugenie and Sarah Ferguson as recipients of funds linked to a businessman facing fraud allegations.

While there is no suggestion of wrongdoing on the part of either princess, their proximity to these murky transactions has fuelled public concern and damaged their carefully constructed image.

Princess Beatrice And Princess Eugenie: A Dual Identity Under Fire

Officially, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie are not full-time working royals. They do not receive public funds via the Sovereign Grant and have cultivated their own professional lives.

Princess Eugenie works as a director in the art world and co-founded the Anti-Slavery Collective. Princess Beatrice has held roles in finance and technology and now advises a private equity firm. Supporters present these careers as definitive proof of their independence, professionalism, and relevance in the modern world.

However, critics argue this creates a confusing dual identity. British media reports point out that the sisters still benefit immensely from their royal status, including invitations to major royal events, de facto security, and the significant professional advantage of using their titles.

Critics say this allows them to be 'royal' when it is advantageous to their careers but 'private' citizens when they face criticism. Palace sources cited by OK! Magazine claim Prince Andrew 'introduced his daughters to wealthy foreign contacts and business figures', raising further questions about the line between their royal access and private careers.

Why Prince Andrew's Shadow Looms Large Over Princess Beatrice And Princess Eugenie

Much of the reputational damage stems directly from Prince Andrew. His continued 75-year lease on the sprawling Royal Lodge in Windsor Great Park, secured with a one-off payment of £1 million and a nominal annual rent, remains a sore point. The lease structure has prompted questions in Parliament, with MPs asking whether it represents value for taxpayer funds given his complete lack of royal duties.

This ongoing ambiguity and an air of entitlement are what damage his daughters by association. A former royal aide quoted in multiple reports said the sisters 'attract the wrong kind of company', while another insider told OK! they believed 'normal rules do not apply' to them.

King Charles is reportedly aware of the risk this poses to the monarchy. Marie Claire wrote that the monarch wishes to ensure that 'the sins of the family do not befall them', and that he personally views Beatrice and Eugenie as 'level-headed and blameless'.

Despite this alleged sympathy, the Palace has shown no sign of offering them expanded royal duties, even as the roster of working royals shrinks following the departure of Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and Prince Andrew himself. This inaction suggests the Palace fears the public backlash.

Ultimately, whether the York sisters can salvage their credible, 'working-royal-adjacent' identity now depends less on their own careers and more on whether their parents' financial past continues to resurface in damaging headlines.