Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie hatch plans for alternative royal Christmas amid 'spy' scandal
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Despite the Royal Family enduring one of their most difficult years in living memory, the last few days have brought about yet more scandal after the Duke of York's association with an alleged Chinese spy was revealed. While the news prompted the Prince to pull out of the upcoming church walk at Sandringham on Christmas Day, his two daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, may not have their Christmases affected, a leading royal expert points out.
Speaking to OK!, former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond explains: "I think Fergie’s fierce loyalty has certainly rubbed off on the girls. They love their father and it has been incredibly hard for them to see him sacked, disgraced and pilloried for so long. And now this.".
With the news that both Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie are expected to spend the festive season with their respective in-laws, Jennie adds: "I think they will be worried about how beaten down he probably feels and they will be very protective of him.
"But little children lighten every mood, so I imagine they will gather round Andrew and Fergie as much as possible with their tiny tots. You can’t be morose and sad when little people are creating mayhem all around!". Despite both of their parents having been at the centre of various scandals over the years, both Beatrice and Eugenie have remained dutiful and devoted to causes which are dear to their hearts.
"The girls have been a credit to their parents," Jennie explains. "They have held their heads up high through every scandal and embarrassment. But it must be hard… and it must be rather confusing to be the daughter comforting and defending the parent, when nature decrees it should be the other way round.".
