Show Notes
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Buckingham Palace's announcement that Princess Eugenie is expecting her third child may have seemed routine. But for royal watchers, it raised a much bigger question.
Why is King Charles still publicly supporting Beatrice and Eugenie as scrutiny surrounding Prince Andrew and the Epstein files continues to grow?
Host Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen is joined by Royal Editor at The Telegraph, Hannah Furness, and journalist and broadcaster Sarah Hewson to examine the King's approach to one of the most sensitive challenges facing the Royal Family.
They discuss:
◼ Why Buckingham Palace's announcement about Eugenie's pregnancy was more significant than it first appeared
◼ Whether Beatrice and Eugenie are paying the price for Prince Andrew's controversies
◼ Why King Charles still feels a "duty of care" towards the York sisters
◼ The growing divide between King Charles and Prince William's approach to the York family
◼ Whether Beatrice and Eugenie have a future at the heart of the monarchy
From family loyalty and royal reputation to the difficult decisions facing the King, this episode explores the future of the York sisters and the dilemma facing the modern monarchy.
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