Sarah Ferguson's desperate plea risks Princess Beatrice and Eugenie's royal standing

Sarah Ferguson, the former Duchess of York, has been staying at a luxury ski resort in the Austrian Alps after being evicted from Royal Lodge in October. Facing depleted funds and maxed‑out credit cards, she allegedly pressured her daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, to rescue her financially. The sisters traveled from a wedding in Vienna to Salzburg for an “incredibly emotional” reunion, where they were told of their mother’s dire situation.

The reunion has heightened concerns that any further involvement—such as supporting a potential £2 million memoir that could expose the royal family—might jeopardise the princesses’ own positions within the monarchy. Their husbands are reported to be uncomfortable with deeper involvement, fearing fallout that could lead to the sisters losing their royal titles.

Representatives for Sarah, Beatrice and Eugenie have not commented on the allegations.