When Beatrice and Eugenie made their 'staged' public entrance to Peter Phillips' wedding in full view of the cameras, the message could not have been clearer: Andrew's daughters are determined not to hide away. It was their first public appearance together since their father was arrested in February on suspicion of misconduct in public office and came days after an 'outrageous' National Audit Office report revealed they have not paid a penny in rent for years. Despite this, the sisters chose to walk up to the church together rather than being dropped directly outside like other members of the Royal Family, creating plenty of time to be photographed. Now, all eyes will be on Royal Ascot this week to see if the York sisters make an appearance, and nobody will be watching more closely than Prince William.Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams told the Daily Mail: 'William greeted them both warmly with a kiss at the wedding of Peter Phillips to Harriet Sperling on Saturday. This has led some commentators to say they are "back in the fold".'However, the Prince of Wales fears the York brand is toxic and their future and perhaps their titles may depend on what more emerges about their parents' links with Epstein, if they were involved, and how the court case against their father proceeds.'In the meantime, there is the matter of the sisters' attendance at Royal Ascot and whether they stay away, make a discreet appearance or accept an invitation to take part in the high profile carriage procession. And while his cousins have every right to be at a family wedding, the future King may view one of the most prestigious events in the royal calendar very differently. There is no question that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson are firmly out of the royal fold following their now notorious links to Epstein - but their daughters are seemingly refusing to be cut out of the fold, experts have claimed'This year's Royal Meeting will be symbolically highly significant depending on who appears, with whom and where,' Mr Fitzwilliams explained.'Beatrice and Eugenie obviously have Royal Enclosure Badges and could join the King and Queen in the Royal Box without much fanfare. It's important to note that photography for media purposes is forbidden in the Enclosure. I know how the Queen REALLY felt about Meghan Hi! I'm Richard Eden, Diary Editor and author of the Palace Confidential newsletter.I have spent hours looking into what Meghan Markle's relationship with the Queen was really like. And while I can tell you Meghan was welcomed with open arms, my sources have told me the Queen was very quickly concerned. Sign up here to read what I discovered 'Being in the Carriage Procession however, is regarded as a special honour and if they did appear, as both did last year, it would make worldwide news. This would undoubtedly overshadow the event. 'It is to be hoped that the Prince and Princess of Wales attend. Last year, in a heatwave, Catherine was unable to. If they do, it is, in my view, highly unlikely to be on a day when either of the sisters do.'Any invitation to join the carriage procession would come from the King who Mr Fitzwilliams says has a 'generous spirit'. 'Some would say too generous,' he added. 'King Charles is thought to feel that they should not be blamed for their parents misdeeds. He approves, we know, of the way they balance their jobs with some charitable commitments.'Meanwhile, PR expert Riley Gardiner, noted that away from the Royal Family Beatrice and Eugenie have been subtly working to reinforce the message that they're still part of the 'in crowd' and far from social pariahs. He noted how the pair attended Poppy Delevingne's 40th birthday party last month alongside Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, Lily James, Isla Fisher and Georgia May Jagger.'It's social signalling,' he explained. 'Events like this sit firmly in the modern "royal-adjacent" calendar where celebrity, fashion and aristocratic circles overlap. For Beatrice and Eugenie, showing up at a party with that level of cultural visibility reinforces their position as members of the wider London social set.'They're clearly still considered "safe company" within elite social settings, which matters in circles where reputation and discretion still carry weight.'While their closest friends may sympathise with the York girls and feel they shouldn't be blamed for their parents' misdeeds, the Epstein scandal isn't the only storm they're weathering. It emerged last week that the King will review the rental agreements for both women within the coming year, following a report published by the National Audit Office (NAO).It showed that disgraced Andrew’s daughters had homes within St James’s Palace and Kensington Palace, which cost them nothing.The report revealed that the King privately funded their rents, which were already subject to a 40 per cent reduction on the market value.Beatrice has an apartment in St James’s Palace, and Eugenie has Ivy Cottage, a three-bedroom property at Kensington Palace.It was an arrangement dating back to the late Queen Elizabeth II, who was very fond of her granddaughters, and Charles continued to honour it. The money that Charles uses to pay for his nieces' rent comes from the Privy Purse, which is made up of his Duchy of Lancaster income and other private funds. No taxpayer money is involved.But more controversial is the fact that the upkeep for both royal properties is funded via the Sovereign Grant, which does come from taxpayers’ money.Both Beatrice and Eugenie own their own separate homes and have wealthy husbands, meaning they could easily afford to pay their own bills.A source told this newspaper that despite his kisses for his cousins at Peter and Harriet's wedding, William wants to take a harder line on their rent-free homes than Charles. 'William couldn’t be seen to be snubbing his cousins at a family wedding,' the insider said. 'My understanding is that William isn’t as close as Harry is - or was, at least - to Beatrice and Eugenie, but the cousins get on OK. They just don’t see that much of each other.'But William has to think about the future of the monarchy and seems to have recognised that providing accommodation for relatives who do nothing on behalf of the taxpayer is not sustainable.'The siblings' attendance was something of a surprise following reports that they were unlikely to show up.It was suggested that the pair were reluctant to draw attention away from the happy couple, given the ongoing controversies surrounding their father and mother, Sarah Ferguson. Sarah Ferguson and Beatrice pictured at the Royal Ascot last yearHowever, such difficulties were sidelined as the nuptials at the 12th-century All Saints Church took priority.The wedding was the first occasion where both Beatrice and Eugenie were seen with other members of the Royal Family since the Christmas Day service at Sandringham.Both missed the Easter celebrations and events to celebrate the late Queen Elizabeth's centenary.Commenting on the NAO report, a spokesperson for Buckingham Palace said: 'We are grateful to the National Audit Office for this report, which is in line with the Royal Household's commitment to transparency.'We hope that the findings will help correct, clarify or contextualise a number of points regarding royal properties.'As the report notes, arrangements for properties managed by the Royal Household vary based on a number of factors to ensure residences are filled appropriately, depending on their location, tenants and purpose.'A spokesman for the Crown Estate said: 'The Crown Estate welcomes the National Audit Office's review, which confirms its leases with members of the Royal Family were agreed in line with independent, professional advice and open market valuations.'