They also currently have what seems to be an interesting relationship with their uncle, King Charles III.
But by design, neither is their life normal.
It is perhaps no surprise, then, that their relationship with Charles appears a little strained.
Prince Andrew stepped in, even though keeping a low profile might have been wiser.
Charles had been growing tired of Andrew’s behavior.
Andrew argued with Charles that his daughters' Royal Highness status set them apart from other minor royals.
Apparently, he wanted “a thriftier, pared-down monarchy, which is not so open to criticism.”
This was bad news for Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie.
Since then, Ferguson was notably absent from King Charles' coronation.
She tried to spin it, but the public widely recognized it as acolossal snub.
According to theTelegraph, Andrew demanded the York sisters be given state-funded royal roles and new accommodation at Kensington.
The last thing he wants is additional criticism by keeping peripheral royals on the public payroll."
Andrew erupted publicly and confronted the press himself.
Andrew’s resistance reportedly stemmed from wishful thinking.
But it’s incredibly unlikely that that will be the fate for Royal Lodge."
It is worth noting, though: they were never given official duties.
Beatrice and Eugenie also made a direct appeal to Charles, hoping to improve their father’s soiled reputation.
But it remains to be seen if their requests have been heard."
