Royal author Ingrid Seward ‘absolutely sure’ Andrew persuaded his daughters to join King

BANISHED Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor pushed daughters Beatrice and Eugenie to join the King at Christmas — so they could report back on what he missed.

The disgraced former prince stayed alone at Royal Lodge after being stripped of all his titles.

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor in a vehicle at Windsor Castle.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor pushed his daughters to join the King at ChristmasCredit: Ian Whittaker

Princess Beatrice of York and Princess Eugenie of York pose in front of a white floral backdrop.
He wanted Beatrice and Eugenie there so they could report back on what he missedCredit: Getty
Princess Beatrice was due to go skiing but changed her mind and was seen with Eugenie and their uncle, the King, on the steps of St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham on Christmas morning.

Royal author Ingrid Seward, speaking on The Sun’s TV show Royal Exclusive, said: “I don’t think Beatrice and Eugenie had a choice.

“Andrew said to them ‘you have to go’.

“He wants to know what’s going on and what people are saying about him.

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“They are Andrew’s only passport into the Royal Family now.

“I’m absolutely sure he persuaded them.”

Fellow Royal Exclusive guest Charles Rae added: “One of the first things when they got back would be Andrew on the phone asking ‘who said what?’”

Palace insiders say the King is fond of both nieces.

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Unlike their parents, they have kept their titles.

Charles is said not to want to punish them for their parents’ mistakes.

The Royal family attend Christmas Day church service at Sandringham.
Beatrice and Eugenie can be seen top-right on the steps of St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham on Christmas morning alongside other Royals