Sarah Ferguson Urges Princess Beatrice and Eugenie to Stand Their Ground Amid Family Pressure
Sarah Ferguson has urged Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie to stand their ground and not give up their place within the Royal Family amid renewed scrutiny surrounding their parents.
The York sisters have faced increased public attention following controversy surrounding their father, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, and his association with Jeffrey Epstein.
Their public standing has also reportedly come under pressure, with a recent survey said to have shown a decline in their favourability.
The situation has prompted speculation about whether King Charles could reconsider the position and titles of his nieces, although no official decision has been announced.
According to Heat, Sarah is unhappy with what she believes has been a lack of support for her daughters from other members of the Royal Family.
A source told the publication that the former Duchess of York is particularly disappointed by the support Beatrice and Eugenie have received from senior royals, including Prince William.
“Sarah’s disgusted by how little support the girls have had from the family, especially William,” the insider claimed.
The source said Sarah has been encouraging her daughters not to wait for invitations or recognition from other members of the family.
“She keeps telling them they can’t just sit around waiting for someone to call or include them; they need to stand up for themselves and stop acting as though they have to apologise for being there,” the insider added.
According to the report, Sarah is not encouraging Beatrice and Eugenie to start disagreements with their relatives.
Instead, she reportedly wants the sisters to remain confident about their place within the family and avoid feeling that they must justify their presence.
The former Duchess is said to believe that her daughters should remember their position as granddaughters of the late Queen Elizabeth II.
Beatrice and Eugenie have generally maintained a lower public profile than senior working royals, while continuing to undertake their own professional and charitable commitments.
Their future involvement in royal life remains a subject of speculation as the family faces continued attention over the wider York controversy.
For now, Sarah’s reported advice is focused on encouraging her daughters to stand firm rather than withdraw from their family connections.
However, the claims about her private conversations come from an unnamed source cited by Heat, and neither Sarah nor her daughters has publicly confirmed the reported exchange.
