- Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie will not attend the royal family's traditional Easter church service at Windsor Castle.
- The decision was made with the King's agreement, as the princesses have made alternative plans.
- Their absence follows the scandal surrounding their father, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, and his association with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
- Despite this, the King's nieces did join the royal family for Christmas at Sandringham in December.
- They are understood to be attending future family celebrations with the royals.
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