More recently, reports have suggested that the York sisters may also be absent from Royal Ascot this year. According to claims published by The Mail on Sunday, they will not take their usual seats in the Royal Box during the June racing event and are unlikely to participate in the traditional royal procession.
One source told the newspaper that both sisters had been informed they would not be attending this year, adding that Beatrice was particularly surprised by the decision.
Another source claimed that members of the royal family had been advised to avoid public photographs with the sisters for the time being.
While none of these claims have been officially confirmed by Buckingham Palace, the situation highlights how the ongoing controversy surrounding Andrew continues to cast a long shadow over the wider York family.
