This shift in wording seems to coincide with ongoing scrutiny of Eugenie’s father, Prince Andrew. The former duke was arrested earlier this year amid allegations regarding misconduct linked to his connections with Jeffrey Epstein. While he has consistently denied any wrongdoing, his situation has led to a loss of military titles and royal patronages in the past couple of years, and he has faced intensified public scrutiny.
Despite the controversies, the palace maintains that Eugenie’s position within the royal family remains intact. Once the baby arrives, they are expected to be placed around 15th in line for the throne, following Eugenie and her two sons.