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The royal family

Should Beatrice and Eugenie voluntarily give up their titles if they want any public respect ever again?

572 replies

Sweetiedarling7 · 22/02/2026 09:30

Just that really.
I think the only possible way forward for them is to choose to give up the princess thing, make a brief public statement in support of victims and to end their middle east business jaunts.

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notwavingbutdrowning1 · 23/02/2026 20:43

Ally886 · 23/02/2026 20:37

He, like all authors, write books that sell.

I wouldn't trust any word of an author who is paid based on sale

Well then, there isn’t a single author you trust. How do you think they’re paid? And don’t you realise the publishers’ libel lawyers would have been all over that book? If it wasn’t true, Andrew and Sarah would have sued them for every penny they could get.

CathyorClaire · 23/02/2026 20:54

Ally886 · 23/02/2026 20:37

He, like all authors, write books that sell.

I wouldn't trust any word of an author who is paid based on sale

Have you read the book which lists and credits his verified sources?

Do you think the Windsor lawyers haven't crawled all over it?

BigAnne · 23/02/2026 20:56

TheignT · 22/02/2026 10:12

I dont know much about them but I do remember one had surgery on her back when she was a child. She reportedly chose a wedding dress with a low back to show the scar as an example to children going through the surgery that it was nothing to be ashamed of.

No idea which one it was or if it was true but it did strike me as a positive thing to do, if she did it.

Why would anyone be ashamed about a surgery scar?

Liminal1975 · 23/02/2026 20:59

Longshinyhair · 23/02/2026 20:32

This is true but all the money in the world can’t make you an Olympian if you don’t have the talent in the first place, and the public didn’t seem to have a problem with her considering she won BBC sports personality of the year for her achievements.

No, but it massively increases your chances if you are brought up around horses, equestrian sports are part of your family's lifestyle and money to buy good horseflesh is readily available.

Do you think that the little girl from the local council estate has just as much chance of she has equal talent?

jsecure · 23/02/2026 20:59

Sweetiedarling7 · 22/02/2026 09:30

Just that really.
I think the only possible way forward for them is to choose to give up the princess thing, make a brief public statement in support of victims and to end their middle east business jaunts.

No. They haven’t done anything and the royal family and the public should be rallying around them at this time to make sure they have all the emotional support they need. Everyone should be judged by their record. And theirs is a clean sheet of paper with nothing on it.

RisingSunn · 23/02/2026 21:00

I haven’t read through the thread.

But I think so - now that we have learned that they accompanied their dad to meetings in the Middle East where he exchanged sensitive defence and financial in formation.

I saw this update this evening.

Pearshapedpear · 23/02/2026 21:20

derxa · 22/02/2026 10:31

Zara is an Olympian. She didn’t achieve that by being a member of the RF.

But surely she will have had the very best horses, training and sponsorship due to her family connections?

Pedallleur · 23/02/2026 21:22

notwavingbutdrowning1 · 23/02/2026 20:23

She achieved it because she has the wealth to pursue an expensive sport. The wealth comes from being a member of the royal family.

Plus the influence of a grandmother who had Cavalry regiments and racehorse trainers on speed dial

NotnowMildrid · 23/02/2026 21:36

No, it’s highly unfair to drag them into it.

Isn’t the utter humiliation enough for them?

Newyearawaits · 23/02/2026 21:46

Leave them alone

neversaynevereverforever · 23/02/2026 21:47

They have been humiliated enough!

Abby23 · 23/02/2026 21:53

What have they done?…

Longshinyhair · 23/02/2026 21:54

Liminal1975 · 23/02/2026 20:59

No, but it massively increases your chances if you are brought up around horses, equestrian sports are part of your family's lifestyle and money to buy good horseflesh is readily available.

Do you think that the little girl from the local council estate has just as much chance of she has equal talent?

No of course I don’t where did I suggest otherwise? Of course if you are born into money you have better chances and opportunities at anything in life. I doubt Taylor Swift would have reached the stratospheric heights she has without very wealthy devoted highly ambitious parents, Lance Stroll’s father bought a Formula One team and gave him the drive, Lando Norris, again extremely wealthy parents, I could go on. Zara is not an outlier, it’s the way of the world.

Wooky073 · 23/02/2026 22:05

I read somewhere that they dont have high flying jobs so the source of their wealth is a little unknown ...... lots of question marks around it - so this also needs looking into. They were also in contact with Epstein. Anyone connected to Epstein and Andrew who has wealth needs checking to see if the wealth stemmed from Epstein or his empire. If it did then this begs the question what was given in return. Follow the money. If they have nothing to hide then they wont mind being checked. Any questions about whether they give up their status and titles should follow on from the checks.

Noseyoldcow · 23/02/2026 22:15

BoxingHare · 22/02/2026 10:50

Of course she did.

Unless you're saying an equally talented but disadvantaged child is just as able to achieve Olympic standard horsemanship, which we know is not true.

Zara's family had extreme wealth, and royal access to every type of training facility and equestrian connection that she needed to succeed.

Even with a choice between a talented royal child and an otherwise rich and well-connected talented child, royalty wins.

Edited

Being Royal didn’t hinder Zara for sure. But even given all the advantages, as she surely has been, it’s only fair to recognise that she is an exceptional rider to have reached the standard she has. Both her parents were also skilled event riders.

sashh · 23/02/2026 22:16

PrincessofWells · 22/02/2026 10:35

Well I hate to say it but it's an extremely costly sport and Zara would not have got there on her own. There are hugely talented equestrians out there who can't pull the same strings and don't have the necessary money.

Check out her father. Yes the money and access to various horses helped a huge amount, but not totally. Don't forget she was dropped from Beijing because her horse was injured. Many many Olympians have advantages because of family or other connections.

How many Olympians have the good luck of parents able to support them? How many live near sports facilities? How many have done sports at school? Eg water polo? Rowing? No one gets to the Olympics on their own.

KimuraTan · 23/02/2026 22:18

ZenNudist · 22/02/2026 09:34

They are the late queen's granddaughters and haven't done anything wrong have they?. Stop the witch-hunt.

They’ve clearly benefited from the money thrown at their parents either by Epstein (their mother) or deals their father cut on the back of the abuse of his power and access. I’d say they’re tainted by their own acceptance of that money.

NautilusLionfish · 23/02/2026 22:19

Zippedydodah · 23/02/2026 19:22

I don’t understand why Charles is said to be very fond of them, so I suspect they won’t get investigated in any way.

well we dont know if Charles is fond of them or not. But beyond being a royal family, they are family. May be he is just fond of them because they are nieces. Wouldnt it be nice for families to have positive relationships all around?

OneFunBrickNewt · 23/02/2026 22:29

Ally886 · 23/02/2026 20:37

He, like all authors, write books that sell.

I wouldn't trust any word of an author who is paid based on sale

He hasn't been sued for libel so that's a pretty good indication what's in the book is true. No publisher would touch it with a bargepole if it hadn't been checked over by libel lawyers as they would aslo be responsible.

ThatCyanCat · 23/02/2026 22:31

Even if only half of what's in the book is true, it's more than enough to paint a picture.

NewAgeNewMe · 23/02/2026 22:38

BlackBeltInOrigami · 23/02/2026 20:19

On multiple forums in the past it was alleged that AMW was touting out the girls, yachting type enterprise I suppose. Since Fergie said one of them was having a sh@going weekend to JE there may be credence to the allegations.

It’s been rumoured for a while. How true, who knows?

AlwaysRightISwear · 23/02/2026 22:40

I would be genuinely shocked if that was the case.

Benjithedog · 23/02/2026 22:46

Of course they should be removed and if they had sense they should do it voluntarily

IncessantNameChanger · 23/02/2026 22:53

I'm not seeing why they need to pay for their dads sins?

It's very hard for daughters of sex perverts as it is. Everyone always wondering if he was pervy to them in any way.

Mind you I'm not reading up on the daughters.

ItsThatWayNotThisWay · 23/02/2026 23:07

IncessantNameChanger · 23/02/2026 22:53

I'm not seeing why they need to pay for their dads sins?

It's very hard for daughters of sex perverts as it is. Everyone always wondering if he was pervy to them in any way.

Mind you I'm not reading up on the daughters.

You should read up on them and you might change your thinking. I don’t think they should pay for their fathers sins, but they should their own.