Sussex Pair Expected to Distance from York Cousins amid Andrew Scandal

King Charles has formally stripped Prince Andrew of his royal titles amid scandal, raising questions about the future of the York branch, particularly his daughters Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, who will retain their titles. The monarch is reportedly keen to protect his nieces despite the controversy surrounding their father. Prince Harry is said to have a close, sympathetic relationship with Beatrice and Eugenie, maintaining family bonds despite limited interactions during childhood. However, Meghan Markle appears to prefer keeping a distance from them due to the sensitivities related to Andrew's association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, especially given Epstein's prominence in America. This difference in perspective could create a divide within the Sussex household regarding support for the cousins. Both Harry and Meghan reportedly intend to avoid association with Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, albeit for different reasons — emotional for Harry and commercial for Meghan.