I think this is a story about preserving a little bit of weird, old-fashioned loyalty in a world that wants everything to make “strategic sense.” The Honours are sentimental, slightly indulgent, and absolutely unnecessary. And yet, they stay. Because family, even a dysfunctional, billion-dollar one, sometimes just says, “Keep the tiara. I meant it when I gave it to you.”
For Beatrice and Eugenie, keeping their Honours isn’t about status. It’s about continuity. They’re not trying to be Princess Diana. They’re just two women who happen to be granddaughters of a queen, and that queen wanted them to keep her sparkly little thank-you notes. Is that fair? Nope. But is it human? Very.
Real reason Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie will keep royal
And honestly, in a world where the monarchy is constantly trying to justify its existence, isn’t it refreshing to see them do something purely sentimental? No efficiency report. No PR strategy. Just a quiet document saying, “These girls keep their stuff.” It’s almost… sweet?
The Ironic Little Twist
Funny thing, though. By keeping the Honours, Beatrice and Eugenie actually strengthen the monarchy’s long-term survival. How? Because they show the Crown can be consistent—even when consistency is inconvenient. If you start revoking gifts every time someone’s dad messes up, where does it end? (Side note: can you imagine if my family revoked my birthday presents because I burnt the roast potatoes? Chaos.)
So here’s my final thought: let them keep the Honours. Let them wear the dusty old medals at the occasional state dinner. Because in ten years, when no one remembers the scandal, those silver trinkets will just be a quiet reminder that some bonds aren’t broken by headlines. And that, my friend, is a lot more royal than any crown.
Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to demand my gran return my childhood honours, aka the plastic tiara she gave me in 1995. It’s time we all stood up for our glitter.
