Princess Eugenie has been photographed in Central London this week, appearing at ease despite the turmoil surrounding her family following her father’s arrest.
The former Duke of York was taken into police custody less than a week ago on suspicion of misconduct in public office, where he was detained for 11 hours.
Eugenie’s elder sister, Princess Beatrice and mother Sarah Ferguson have remained away from public view since the arrest.
Meanwhile, the 35-year-old Princess Eugenie was seen carrying refreshments from Joe & The Juice.
Princess Eugenie seen ‘chatting away’ in London on second public appearance since father’s arrest (stock picture)
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This sighting followed an earlier appearance just two days prior, when Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank were captured on camera collecting coffee together in Notting Hill.
According to a source who spoke to People about the February 24 outing: “She was chatting away with someone she knows and seemed very relaxed. It was all very casual.”
The source further noted her cheerful disposition, adding: “She was laughing and joking.
“She looked happy and at ease, not like someone trying to hide.”
Princess Eugenie has never publicly spoken about Andrew’s scandals | GETTY
The princess’s relaxed public appearances stand in contrast to other family members who have withdrawn from view.
Ms Ferguson has reportedly been concentrating on her wellbeing amid the ongoing fallout connected to newly emerged evidence regarding her and Andrew’s association with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Reports indicated the duchess spent time at a luxury wellness facility in Switzerland during late December and January.
Andrew was arrested last week on suspicion of misconduct in public office | REUTERS
She has maintained a low profile since news of the arrest emerged.
Both daughters have reportedly been attempting to distance themselves from the scandal that resulted in their father losing his royal titles and being required to vacate his Windsor residence last autumn.
“They have young children, and this is their grandfather; their focus is on protecting their own children from this,” a source told People.