The turmoil stems from revelations about Beatrice and Eugenie’s mom, Sarah Ferguson, 66, who in 2011 described convicted intercourse offender Jeffrey Epstein as her “steadfast, beneficiant and supreme buddy.”
The disclosure led to Sarah being dropped from a number of charity roles.
In the meantime, the princesses’ father Andrew Windsor, 65, stepped again from royal duties in 2019 after his affiliation with Epstein and allegations from Virginia Giuffre, then 17, which he has at all times denied, earlier than he was stripped of his royal titles in October over the scandal by his older brother King Charles, 77.
A palace supply instructed us: “Kate has been in touch with Eugenie and Beatrice over the cellphone concerning the troublesome state of affairs they’re dealing with. She understands how painful it should be for them to endure such intense public scrutiny and is torn over how a lot to become involved.
“Kate has been within the public glare for many years and shares an actual bond with the sisters however is cautious about stepping too far into such a troubling matter.
“Eugenie and Beatrice are searching for her assist, and she or he desires to be there for them, but she additionally is aware of they danger being judged due to their dad and mom.
“They might not see one another usually, however after they do, there’s real heat and assist. The Wales household acknowledges how difficult this has been for the women. They perceive it is not their fault and know it is deeply unfair.”