Princesses' Charities, Finances Under Scrutiny

0:00On March 14, Princess Beatrice and Eugene are facing growing scrutiny over their charities and family ties. Eugene's anti-slavery collective raised 1 million pounds at a star-studded gala two and a half years ago, but 650,000 pounds remains in a deposit account. Last year, the group spent nearly 200,000 pounds on staff while delivering under 100,000 pounds in programs. On top of that, Eugene has stepped down his patron of anti-slavery international after seven years, with sources saying she had little choice in the matter. The sisters are also being sidelined from major royal events this year, including Ascot's carriage procession, Cheltenham Festival, Trooping the color and Wimbledon. Royal insiders point to frustration from King Charles and Prince William, who offered ethics reviews and advisory help to shield the princesses from. Their parents' scandals, but those offers were turned down. The family worries about any Epstein connections tainting the throne, even though the sisters

1:01face no direct accusations. Recent reports revealed their father pushed for them to receive 50,000 pounds each in secret payments from businessman David Roland around a decade ago. The princesses have checked old bank records, but haven't confirmed details yet, amid calls from lawmakers for a deeper look at York family finances. As pressure builds from parliament and palace courtiers, the princesses row roles hang in the balance, with discussions underway about broader. Changes to protect the monarchies image