King Charles has invited Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie to Royal Ascot this summer, according to reports. This invitation comes despite recent speculation regarding the sisters’ relationship with the Royal Family.

A Difficult Position for the York Sisters

Despite being invited to the prestigious racing event, a friend of Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie has stated they are in a challenging position. The friend questioned whether the sisters would even want to attend a high-profile public event, given the likely reaction.

“The question is, would they want to go to a public event of that nature?” the friend said. “They will get criticism whether they go or not—and not just that event. They just can’t win.”

Recent Challenges and Easter Apart

The situation follows reports of increased scrutiny faced by Princess Beatrice. Sources indicate she has found the recent attention “very hard,” particularly the “strain of the past few weeks.”

It’s been reported that things have felt as though they’ve been “in freefall,” and she’s been subjected to negative commentary. The sisters spent the recent Easter holiday apart from the rest of the Royal Family, with King Charles’s blessing.

Distance from Prince William and Princess Kate

Prince William and Princess Kate have been maintaining a distance from Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice. The sisters were seen chatting with Kate’s parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, at Royal Ascot in 2024.

Kristin Contino is Marie Claire’s Senior Royal and Celebrity editor, covering royal news since 2018, including major events like the Platinum Jubilee and King Charles III’s coronation. She focuses particularly on the British Royal Family’s style and its significance.