In a significant development, Buckingham Palace announced that Prince Andrew has relinquished all his royal patronages and military affiliations, and he will no longer be known as the Duke of York. This decision has sparked widespread discussion about how it affects his immediate family, notably Sarah Ferguson, his ex-wife, and their daughters, Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice.
Despite the changes concerning Prince Andrew’s status, Sarah Ferguson retains no royal titles by marriage since their divorce, as is customary. However, she continues to be a prominent public figure in her own right through her charitable work and media presence.
Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice, as granddaughters of the Queen, maintain their royal status and titles. Their positions within the royal family remain unchanged; they continue their public duties independently of their father’s relinquishment of titles. Nonetheless, the recent announcement underscores the complexities of royal affiliations and the distinctions between individual members' roles.
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This development highlights the evolving dynamics within the British royal family and the continuing impact of personal decisions on the institution’s public image.