Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie ‘are in a state’ after Andrew’s arrest

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s two children Princess Beatrice and Prince Eugenie are said to be ‘in a state’ since their dad’s arrest.

There has been no official word from Beatrice, 37, or Eugenie, 35, after Andrew was arrested at his Sandringham home on his 66th birthday yesterday.

Plain-clothed police officers arrived on the estate to take the former Prince into custody on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

It comes after more allegations about Andrew’s behaviour arose from the Epstein files, including telling the paedophile financier sensitive information.

He has always denied the allegations.

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But his two daughters, along with his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, have reportedly been left in turmoil.

One source has described the investigation as ‘catastrophic for her and her girls’.

Where is Sarah Ferguson now?

Sarah has spent a few days in the French Alps with friends and has since travelled to the United Arab Emirates.

The source told the Telegraph: ‘She seems to be doing her best to put a brave face on it. 

‘Her desperation for money was clear stupidity but does that equate to what she’s going through now?’

Sarah has not officially been seen in public since September last year, when she was photographed last year,

She was living with Andrew at Royal Lodge in Windsor despite them being divorced for 30 years,

Buckingham Palace reportedly were not given any prior warning the former Duke of York was going to be arrested – the first senior royal to be detained in modern times.

King Charles said in a tough statement that ‘the law must take its course’.

He said: ‘I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office.

‘What now follows is the full, fair and proper process by which this issue is investigated in the appropriate manner and by the appropriate authorities. In this, as I have said before, they have our full and wholehearted support and co-operation.

‘Let me state clearly: the law must take its course.

‘As this process continues, it would not be right for me to comment further on this matter. Meanwhile, my family and I will continue in our duty and service to you all.’

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