Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie attended cousin Peter Phillips’ royal wedding in Kemble, England, stepping out in carefully chosen outfits while their father Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor remains at the center of an ongoing scandal after being stripped of
Princess Beatrice arrived at All Saints’ Church in Kemble, England, with Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi beside her—holding an umbrella aloft as weather and scrutiny both followed them in. Beatrice, 37, stepped into the church ahead of Princess Eugenie, 36, and Eugenie’s husband, Jack Brooksbank.
The appearance was notable for what it wasn’t: a long stretch of public attention. Beatrice wore a green, floral frock finished with a beige fascinator. Eugenie. who is currently pregnant with her third baby. chose a navy coatdress and a coordinating headpiece as she joined Peter Phillips’ wedding day alongside her cousin. 48-year-old Peter.
Peter married NHS nurse Harriet Sperling at the ceremony. It was also a rare outing for the York princesses, who had taken a step back from the spotlight amid their father Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s scandal.
Andrew, 66, was stripped of his royal titles in October 2025, months before he was arrested for alleged misconduct in public office. He was released from jail within hours and has not addressed the accusations. During the controversy, King Charles III—Andrew’s brother—laid out the royal position in a February statement. The king. 77. said he had “learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office. ” adding that “what now follows is the full. fair and proper process” in an “appropriate manner” by “appropriate authorities.” He emphasized: “Let me state clearly: the law must take its course.” He also said “it would not be right for me to comment further. ” and that his family would continue “our duty and service” to the public.
Against that backdrop, Beatrice and Eugenie have stayed largely quiet about their father’s legal drama. During Andrew Mountbatten Windsor and Sarah Ferguson’s marriage. they welcomed two daughters together—Princess Beatrice in 1988 and Princess Eugenie in 1990. Andrew and Sarah were married from 1986 to 1996, and they have remained friendly.
A source described how the scandal has shaped life behind the scenes for Beatrice and Eugenie. In March. the insider said the sisters “have had to change their upcoming public-facing plans and future plans this year.” The source added that they “aren’t as worried about Andrew being arrested and going to jail. ” but are “horrified that he’s involved” and “worry there could be more to come.” The insider also said it has been “devastating” for them. and that “in London it’s all people are talking about.”.
The same source said Beatrice and Eugenie “are not actually planning on doing any public events in the near future,” because “they know that will be the focus.”
The wedding itself offered a brief moment of order—Beatrice in green, Eugenie in navy, both walking into All Saints’ Church to support Peter Phillips’ nuptials to Harriet Sperling—while the larger story around Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor continues to move through the legal process.
Peter’s marital history adds another personal layer to the day. Before marrying Harriet Sperling, Peter was previously married to Autumn Kelly, with whom he shares two daughters.
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