Reason Prince William supports Beatrice and Eugenie in Epstein scandal | Royal | News
There was a joyful event on the royal calendar earlier this month as the family celebrated the union of Princess Anne’s son Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling. Prince William appeared to be making a show of solidarity with his cousins as he warmly greeted them and kissed Princess Beatrice on the cheek; He clearly distinguished between his feelings for the sisters and their disgraced father, Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.
It was a symbolic, albeit brief, moment as the sisters continue to come under scrutiny for their parents’ alleged dealings with late pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond said the greeting would be a welcome relief for Beatrice and Eugenie, who shy away from the spotlight.
he said Mirror : “I think an interesting comparison needs to be made between the way William greets his cousins at the wedding and his apparent disdain for their father at the Duchess of Kent’s funeral.
“William sometimes seems to carry his heart, so I think we can conclude that he in no way holds Beatrice and Eugenie responsible for their parents’ sins.
“She knew the cameras were there and greeted them warmly. It must have been quite emotional for the princesses who were already challenging the lion in the den by attending such a high-profile event.”
Jennie added: “I’m sure William has great sympathy for his cousins. He knows exactly what it’s like to be the child of parents who are constantly in the headlines – in his case, the breakdown of Charles and Diana’s marriage was in the news for many years.”
“He also cares deeply about mental health and I’m sure he will appreciate that Beatrice and Eugenie have been under a lot of pressure for a long time. And this must have taken its toll on their mental strength.”
“Judging by the display of affection we saw at the wedding, it is clear that William is, and will continue to be, a sympathetic ear to the Princesses’ concerns.”
Prince William, Princess Kate and his estranged brother Prince Harry played a pivotal role in reducing the stigma around mental health in the UK through the 2017 Heads Together campaign.
The siblings spoke openly about the devastating impact of losing their mother Diana, Princess of Wales, during the campaign, which the Royal Foundation said was encouraging more people to speak out and access services.
