Royal Wedding Fallout: Beatrice and Eugenie Back in the Fold? Kate’s Diana Tribute Raises Questions

0:00 A Calorougus Shark media. Hello and welcome through Pallace Inturyga, I'm your host, Mark Francis, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie appeared to receive a warm welcome from members of the royal family at Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling's wedding, prompting renewed discussion about their place within the royal fold. The York sisters were among the guests gathered in Gloucestershire on Saturday. While the wedding itself was the main event, royal watchers were paying close attention to interactions among family members, particularly given the recent scrutiny surrounding the daughters of Andrew mount Batten Windsor. Royal biographer Ingrid Seward wrote for The Son William's display of familial warmth showed that the sisters are most definitely still in the fold. Her comments referred to a moment before the ceremony when Prince William was photographed greeting Princess Beatrice with a kiss on the cheek as guests arrived at the church. According to Seward, there was particular interest in how William would interact with his cousins, given his well documented frustration over the controversies that had surrounded his uncle in recent years. Seward wrote that William and Catherine are understood to believe that the sins of the father should not be attributed to his daughters. The wedding also produced other moments that drew attention, including a warm embrace between Princess Eugenie and me At Tindall, while Zara Tyndall was seen creating family members with what observers described as genuine affection. Seward suggested supporters of Beatrice and

1:32 Eugenie would view their attendants as a sign of resilience during a period of heightened public scrutiny. At the same time, she acknowledged that critics may interpret their public appearances differently. Writing on his Substact newsletter, royal commentator Norman Baker criticized what he viewed as an effort to place Beatrice and Eugenie more prominently within the royal picture. He wrote, I still think the Royal family are making a huge mistake bringing Beatrice and Eugenie so prominently back into the four ground of their group picture. In the real world, people are very angry about the treatment given to these two sisters, whom they regard as grifters and freeloaders, from a family with a long history of grifting and freeloading. What happens at Trooping the Color next weekend? And then, of course Royal Ascot, what is going to happen in the sixteenth and seventeenth of June? Could they be put in the carriage procession? It seems so unlikely, but charles arrogance is extraordinary, isn't it. Princess Eugenie found herself unexpectedly at the center of an online debate after photographs from the wedding prompted a flurry of commentary on social media. As guests arrived at the church, photographers captured a warm moment between Eugenie and her young cousin, me A Tindall, the daughter of Zara and Mike Tindall. The pair shared a Huger's family members greeted one another before the ceremony. What might otherwise have passed as a routine family moment quickly became the subject of discussion online, with some social media users focusing on Eugenie's apparent awareness of the cameras. Several commenters, through comparisons to Meghan Markell, who has frequently faced criticism from

3:03 some corners of social media, ever claims that she seeks out photographers during public appearances. One user wrote, Princess Eugenie looking straight at the camera, smirking using a child. How very Meghan Markle of her Keith paid a subtle tribute to Diana at the wedding, with royal watchers quickly spotting a familiar piece of jewelry among her accessories. Princess Catherine arrived ceremony wearing a cream ensemble by Roland Murray, paired with coordinating shoes, a hat and a clutch bag. While the outfit drew plenty of attention, it was a bracelet once worn by Diana that caught the eye of many royal fans. The princess chose Diana's three strand pearl and diamond bracelet at Peace, created by jeweler Nigel Milne as part of a charitable collection supporting women's health causes. The bracelet became one of the late Princess's most recognizable accessories and was worn on several notable occasions during her lifetime.

3:57 Many royal followers will remember Diana wearing the bracelet in name ten eighty nine alongside her famous Katherine Walker elvis dress. Earlier that year, she had also paired it with a pale blue strapless Katherine Walker gown, and later wore it while attending a performance of the Masked Ball at the London Coliseum. The wedding was not the first occasion on which Catherine has chosen the bracelet. She has worn it several times over the years, including during a reception at Clarchen's ball House in Berlin and during engagements connected to the g seventh Summit in Cornwall. The jewelry is one of several pieces that connect the Princess at Wales to her late mother in law. Catherine also wears Diana's sapphire and diamond engagement ring, which Prince William presented to her during his proposal in Kenya. In twenty ten, Beatrice and Eugenie are once again facing renewed scrutiny over their housing arrangements and financial support. The discussion follows the publication of a National Audit Office report that has reignited debate about the status of non working royals and the privileges they continued to enjoy. According to reports, both sisters live in royal properties despite not carrying out official duties on behalf of the crown. Writer Tessa Dunlop waded into the debate in a column for The Independent, arguing that many members of the public remain unaware of the complex rules governing royal residences and titles. The latest scrutiny sentence on reports that Beatrice and Eugenie continued to benefit from royal accommodation, including ivy cottage at Kensington Palace and an apartment at Saint James Pallace, with funding reportedly coming from the King's private resources. Dunlop suggested the situation raises difficult questions for

5:30 the monarchy at a time when public finances and royal spending remain under close examination. She wrote, of course, if Beatrice and Eugenie really wanted to help the ailing king and keep the Republican wolves at bay, they might consider relinquishing the royal titles they inherited from a man who is no longer a prince. Referring to edwardo Repelling Mozzi and Jack Brooks Banks, she wrote that they are men who would, surely, as traditional conservative men, be only too willing to pay for their families own accommodation. Dunlop went on to add, there is nothing more humiliating than being kept by one's uncle in law, or is it the state? But exactly what the going rate should be for an ex princess to live in a palace as anyone's guess. Such are the conundrums of a constitutional monarchy, more palacy just a moment. Elvis Costello has suggested that one of Britain's most recognizable honors should undergo a name change, arguing that the word empire no longer belongs in the title.

6:25 The musician, who was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in twenty nineteen, said he believes the honor system could avoid controversy by replacing the word with something more modern. Speaking to the Sunday Times, Costello said, why did they just change the name in obe to excellence? Then everybody could be happy. The singer, who has long spoken openly about his Irish heritage and Republican family background, was awarded his honor by then Prince of Wales for services to music. Reflecting on the experience, Costellius said his decision to attend the investiture ceremony came from a mixture of curiosity and skepticism. He told the newspaper. My dad used to play the staff ball at Buckingham Palace when I was a kid, and when we had to go in the back door with the help, so I thought, this time I'm going in the front door. I went out of curiosity, skeptical and cynical. The musician admitted that these impressions of Buckingham Palace were mixed. He said, the palace itself is tatty. I didn't lean on any pillows because I thought they might be paper machet. However, he also said the ceremony changed some of his thinking after seeing what the honors meant to others being recognized. Costella continued, but when I saw how much it meant to people in education, charity, medicine, I thought I could do with being less cynical. A marine behind me fainted from emotion.

7:35 The single also recalled discussing Irish politics after the ceremony. He said, afterwards, I sat with the Irish press, so I was in the palace discussing Chinfein. Dad would have loved that. He was a lifelong Republican and would have told me to go like my mother did, just so I could look them in the eye. And there you have it. Hey, all this month were encouraging listeners of Palace Intrigue and that's you to help spread the word. If you enjoy the show, tell a friend about us. Betty had to share an episode with someone who loves following the royal family and you know who they are. Be sure to follow Palace Intrigue on Apple and Spotify as well, and you can turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. And we'd love to hear your thoughts on today's show. You can leave a comment for us on Spotify. Mark Francis my thanks to John McDermott.

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