Their parents, former Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, were not invited — a friend of the couple called their presence a "distraction." Andrew has faced renewed scrutiny after the posthumous memoir of Virginia Giuffre, who died by suicide last year, and the release of new DOJ files; he was arrested in February on suspicion of misconduct in public office, an allegation he denies. Sources say Beatrice and Eugenie have been trying to shield their young children from the controversy.
Princess Eugenie announced in May that she is expecting a third child; her sons August, 5, and Ernest, 2, are said to be excited, and the King has been informed.