Prince Andrew's protection fear for Beatrice and Eugenie

By Eleanor Young on Monday 14 June 2010

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Prince Andrew is said to be increasingly concerned for the safety of his daughters Beatrice and Eugenie, amid reports their round-the-clock security will end.

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It seems a royal row could be brewing after The Sunday Times claimed the princesss' 24-hour police protection is about to be scrapped.

The cost of Beatrice and Eugenie's current security is said to be too high, as officers travel with them to university, official events and even pubs and clubs.

It's thought annual protection expenses for the girls could amount to as much as £500,000, including accommodation, travel and living expenses for the princesses' four bodyguards.

And now their security is set to be scaled back in a bid to save precious pounds.

But so far the princesses themselves don't seem to be overly concerned by the uproar.

The pair were in great spirits as they attended the Trooping of the Colour to celebrate the Queen's birthday over the weekend.

Donning pretty tea dresses and their trademark Philip Treacy hats, the girls giggled and waved to onlookers as they performed their royal duties at the event.

What are your views on the royal protection row? Should Beatrice and Eugenie enjoy round-the-clock protection, or are they old enough to look after themselves? Let us know your thoughts in the comments box below.

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oh for goodness' sake, don't think Zara and Peter Phillips have round-the-clock protection do they?
Comment by lisa h on June 14 12:43

It's not a question of "are they old enough to look after themselves".
They are 3rd & 4th in line for the throne so it's more a question of what would happen if they were kidnapped, killed as an act of terrorism.
So yes I do believe they should have protection for the time being.
Comment by Golfer on June 14 12:55

They are actually 5th and 6th in line to the throne! In whatever case as long as the media report about them and the paparazzi follow them they will always be a target.
Comment by Annie on June 14 15:17

Obviously, Prince Andrew isn't concerned enough to put his hand into his pocket and pay for their security himself!
Comment by Felicity Fudgewink on June 15 09:42

I dont care how near or far they are from the throne, WHY should we pay for them to go on 'jollies' around the world, if their Father is worried them he should start paying for them or tell them to stop partying and get real jobs!!! Ah that could be a problem none of them know what real work is!!!The money saved could go to much needed Hospitals etc. Get real the people who think we can fund a life style that none of the rest of us can afford.
Comment by HELEN C on June 15 13:57

They should not get Protection at the public expense, If they really do need protection There grandmother, and father are both rich enough to pay for it, after all she can always sell one of her privatly owend houses, or some of her private collection of paintings.
Comment by brad on July 07 19:52

If the two princesses have not been given special protection Prince Andrew should pay.
Comment by A McTeer on February 26 17:47

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