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Kate Middleton’s hidden story exposing aversion and distance to befriending Princess Eugenie

Kate Middleton separated herself from Andrew’s youngest and here’s why

Published April 12, 2026
Kate Middleton’s hidden story exposing aversion and distance to befriending Princess Eugenie
Kate Middleton’s hidden story exposing aversion and distance to befriending Princess Eugenie

Despite many saying the similarities between Kate Middleton’s preferences are the same as that of Princess Eugenie, there’s been a giant wall erected between the two and the reason may not just be because of her father’s current predicament with the law.

For those unversed, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor faces accusations of misconduct while in public office as well as has been publicly brandished for his friendship with a convicted child sex offender.

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As for his daughter though, she shares some similarities with Kate, like their shared love for the arts, as well as their alma mater Marlborough College but the Princess of Wales seems intent on keeping herself off to the side.

Another thing worth noting is that while Kate possesses a master's in Art History at the University of St Andrews, Princess Eugenie is a director at the contemporary art gallery Hauser & Wirth in London but, royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams tells the but Daily Mail, Kate doesn't “have the much in common” with Prince William’s cousins.

This is also the case because Eugenie “particularly, seems to be closer to Harry."

Another potential reason is likely something that dates back to their youth as well, because while Kate was known for keeping her head down and studying, Princess Eugenie once ended up in a situation where she was caught “frolicking naked in the ground” at the university in Wiltshire.

This retelling came from a staff member who spoke to The Sun separately.

According to him, “the girls had been drinking, possibly in a local pub, and decided to let their hair down. For some reason they stripped off and started prancing about. It was light-hearted and they were sort of frolicking like nymphs.”

However, “they got too noisy and staff discovered them” they recalled too. “They had to quickly pick up their clothes and hot-foot it inside. She and the others were told they had to go home and only return to take their exams. There were not enough staff on Saturdays and Sundays to supervise them, and they were told they couldn't be trusted to behave.” 

H. Anjum
H. Anjum is a News Editor at The News International (Digital) with over five years of newsroom experience. She is a media graduate specialising in British royal coverage, reporting on monarchies, traditions, and modern royal life. She also writes on fashion, movies and TV shows with contemporary relevance for a global audience.
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