Prince William is playing a larger role in decision-making behind palace doors following Andrew’s arrest.
Once known as the Duke of York, the disgraced royal was arrested last month on suspicion of misconduct in public office related to his former role as UK trade envoy.
Royal commentator Andrew Lownie believes the situation has changed the balance of influence within the family.
speaking in The Lownie Report In the podcast, he suggested that the Prince of Wales is increasingly directing the direction of the monarchy during the crisis.
According to Lownie, the fallout has also led to a visible effort to keep distance from Andrew and those closely linked to him.
That distancing, he stated, can extend to his daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie.
The sisters, both regular faces at Royal Ascot, are reportedly not expected to attend the iconic racing event this year.
Some observers see the move as a sign that the palace wants to keep the spotlight away from the York branch of the family while tensions remain high.
A former BBC royal correspondent suggested the couple could consider dropping their princess titles altogether, arguing that the York name has taken a reputational hit in recent years.
While neither Beatriz nor Eugenia have publicly addressed the suggestion, they have both built professional lives outside of their full-time royal duties.
Despite the controversy surrounding their father, the sisters still maintain ties to the royal residences.
Beatrice is said to have lodgings at St James’s Palace, while Eugenie lives at Ivy Cottage.
