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Prince William’s kiss to Beatrice sparks debate: ‘Are the York sisters in or out?’

Is Prince William proving Beatrice and Eugenie still have his ear?

By H. Anjum
Published June 09, 2026

Prince William’s show of love towards Princess Beatrice ended up going viral and with all that the critics and commentators alike had mixed reviews, some questioning the dangers of such a public show of support while others have ended up calling it nothing to write home about.

However, royal expert Ingrid Seward is part of the camp of people who believe this action was deliberate and hints at growing softness in the eyes of the heir.

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She spoke to The Sun about it all and admitted, “William has known the girls all their lives. Whatever his feelings for their father – and he has made no secret of his fury at the damage Andrew’s actions have heaped upon the monarchy – both he and Catherine have been clear on one point: the sins of the father are not the sins of the daughters.”

For those unversed with the circumstances currently enveloping the ex-Yorks, here is the breakdown. Sarah Ferguson has gone into hiding and is said to remain there unless an opportunity 'too good to pass up' comes her way.

As for what got her into this in the first place, it began once the details of her personal life and friendship with Jeffrey Epstein came to the forefront due to the DOJ's decision to release the Epstein Files.

Andrew faces something similar, and its connected to the reasons he got his titles, his dukedom and his honors revoked, which is his connection to the same financer.

Furthermore, was the allegation that he engaged in misconduct while in public office, as a Trade Envoy to the UK that he even wound up arrested over. Some say during this time he even shared information with Epstein.

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.