But the MoS understands that the move is part of a wider decision to exclude the Princesses from all public-facing events for the foreseeable future. A well-placed source told the MoS: 'I've spoken to my friend who works at Ascot and they said the girls have been told they can't be there this year. Being excluded from Royal Ascot will come as a particular blow to the Princesses. Join the debate Is banning Beatrice and Eugenie from Ascot the right call? Buckingham Palace, Kensington Palace and Royal Ascot all declined to comment.

Source: Daily Mail March 01, 2026 13:08 UTC