At a Glance
- Princess Beatrice and her 4-year-old daughter rode with former Prince Andrew around Windsor Castle.
- The outing took place just days before Andrew must vacate his nearby home.
- The sisters’ attendance at the royal Christmas gathering shows continued loyalty to the Crown.
- Why it matters: It highlights how the royal family navigates the fallout from Prince Andrew’s loss of titles.
Princess Beatrice and her daughter Sienna rode a horse around Windsor Castle’s Home Park on January 24, 2025, joining former Prince Andrew in a 45-minute outing that drew media attention. The event occurred just weeks before Andrew is ordered to surrender the lease on Royal Lodge, his home near Windsor, in October 2025.
Horseback Ride with Princess Beatrice
On January 27, 2025, the Sun published photos of Beatrice walking beside Sienna, who rode a white horse while Andrew rode ahead of them. The outing, described by the outlet as a 45-minute excursion, took place at Home Park, the grounds surrounding Windsor Castle.
Sources told News Of Los Angeles that Beatrice was also believed to have spent time at Royal Lodge during the weekend, a location she will lose ownership of soon. The photos and reports underscore the princess’s continued support for her father amid his fall from grace.
Key Details
- Participants: Princess Beatrice (37), daughter Sienna (4), former Prince Andrew (65)
- Location: Home Park, Windsor Castle
- Duration: 45 minutes
- Context: Andrew must surrender Royal Lodge lease in October 2025
Family Support Amid Prince Andrew’s Fall
Although Andrew and Sarah Ferguson no longer hold royal titles and must relocate from Royal Lodge, Beatrice and her sister Princess Eugenie remain unaffected in terms of titles and positions. The sisters’ attendance at the traditional Christmas church outing at Sandringham on December 25, 2025-alongside King Charles and other royal family members-demonstrated their loyalty.
A family friend told News Of Los Angeles that the former couple, who divorced in 1996 but stayed amicable, supported their daughters’ attendance:
> “They live and die by the monarchy, so this didn’t surprise me at all. And Andrew and Sarah would have 1,000% supported it,” the friend said.
Royal biographer Robert Jobson agreed that the sisters’ decision was appropriate:
> “They did the right thing – showing loyalty to King Charles and to the Crown. It’s easy to say this is a snub, but they would say, ‘I’m a royal princess, I’m in line to the throne, I have been invited to attend the King’s Christmas celebrations and you don’t turn down the King’s invitation,'” he said.
Royal Family Gatherings
The Christmas gathering at Sandringham was a traditional event where the king invites close family members. The sisters’ presence, despite their parents’ banishment, signals their alignment with the monarchy.
Andrew’s decision to step back from his royal role followed a 2019 BBC interview in which he discussed his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Subsequent legal actions and the loss of his titles in January 2022 and again in 2025 have left him and Sarah Ferguson without royal status.
Timeline of Key Events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| January 2022 | Queen Elizabeth stripped Andrew of military titles and patronages. |
| September 16, 2025 | Andrew attended the Duchess of Kent’s funeral at Westminster Cathedral. |
| December 29, 2025 | Andrew was seen driving near Windsor Castle. |
| January 26, 2026 | Andrew rides at Windsor Castle (future event). |
Background on Prince Andrew’s Status
Andrew’s fall from grace began with the 2019 interview and escalated after the publication of Virginia Giuffre’s post-humous memoir in 2025. The memoir and leaked emails revealed Andrew’s continued contact with Epstein after claiming to have cut ties. In 2025, King Charles stripped Andrew of his royal titles, honors, and residence.
Andrew has repeatedly denied wrongdoing, but the legal and public scrutiny have forced him to relinquish his titles and move out of Royal Lodge.
Future of Royal Residence
Andrew is expected to move out of Royal Lodge soon. Marsh Farm, a smaller residence in Sandringham, is reportedly earmarked for his next home. This transition marks a significant shift for the former Duke of York, who has been a public figure since his marriage to Sarah Ferguson in 1986.
Key Takeaways
- Princess Beatrice’s horseback ride with Andrew shows continued family support.
- The sisters’ attendance at the royal Christmas outing underscores loyalty to the Crown.
- Andrew’s loss of titles and impending move from Royal Lodge signal a new chapter for the former Duke of York.
- The royal family’s handling of the situation reflects ongoing efforts to maintain unity amid controversy.
