Royal Scandal: York Sisters Banned from Ascot

0:00On March 5th, last year a royal mascot, King Charles warmly greeted Sarah Ferguson and her daughter Princess Eugenie, a clear sign he had welcomed her, back into the royal fold, after years on the Outs. This stood in sharp contrast to his late father, Prince Philip, who avoided her entirely following her 1992 separation from Prince. Andrew, those friendly handkisses captured a fresh start under the new King. But recent releases from the Epstein files have cast out on that decision, highlighting Ferguson's long ties to Jeffrey Epstein. They reveal she brought her daughters, then 21 and 19 years old, to his Palm Beach home shortly after his release from prison for child, prostitution charges. The fallout has hit hard, especially for 37-year-old Princess Beatrice and 35-year-old Princess Eugenie, who feel blindsided amid. Their father's recent arrest on misconduct charges and his loss of the Prince title. The sisters, regular Ascot attendees, won't join the royal box or procession this year, marking a step back from last Christmas's inclusion at Sanderingham.

1:06Sources say this exclusion extends to all public royal events for now, with Ferguson steering clear of cameras too. Meanwhile, Prince William and Catherine are taking extra distance, with friends saying the couple will skip Ascot altogether if in a York family. Members appear in official spots. Palace officials stay quiet on the plans, but the chill signals a broader effort to shield the family's image from ongoing scandals.