Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie are reportedly out of this year’s Royal Ascot carriage procession in what insiders describe as a devastating public blow. Sources say Beatrice feels “completely blindsided” as the sisters once again face fallout from Prince Andrew’s ongoing scandal. Meanwhile, pressure is mounting to remove Andrew from the line of succession, with Prince William said to favor decisive action and public opinion overwhelmingly in support. We break down the Ascot decision, the widening succession debate, the late-night mockery, and what it all signals about the monarchy’s tightening inner circle.
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