Multiple reports discuss the extent to which Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie remain connected to the wider working royal circle following Peter Phillips’ wedding. The coverage centers on commentary from royal experts who draw a distinction between the position of their father, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, and their mother, Sarah Ferguson, and the position of their daughters. The experts quoted in the articles say Andrew and Sarah Ferguson are “firmly out of the royal fold,” suggesting they do not currently hold the same level of standing or involvement as other senior or working royals. At the same time, the reports argue that Beatrice and Eugenie appear to be maintaining ties and still being treated as part of royal social events. One outlet notes that public displays of affection by other royals—specifically references to Prince William’s kisses during the wedding period—should not be interpreted as a definitive shift in policy toward Andrew and Sarah Ferguson. Instead, the reports suggest that the key indicator will be attendance and participation at upcoming public events, including Ascot, which is framed as the venue where their future status may be clarified.