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Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie made a new joint appearance recently and opened up about their family life, just as their father, Prince Andrew, was dragged deeper into the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. The Duke and Duchess of York's daughters attended a fundraising gala hosted by TV presenter Simon Cowell's fiancée, Lauren Silverman and her co-chair, Saskia Johnston, for the Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity (GOSH).

The event took place at the Great Tew estate in Oxfordshire and was attended by many A-listers, including Jeremy Clarkson and the York princesses. It raised more than £1million for a children's cancer centre at the hospital, as the TV star was recently named the charity's patron.

While there, Beatrice and Eugenie opened up about their support for the charity and gave a small glimpse of their own family life.

Princess Beatrice told Hello! magazine: "The most amazing thing about GOSH is that they deliver such wonderful medical care to these children. No matter what you are doing, taking the time to focus on children's health is the most important thing.

"After having my own children, you recognise that coming together to support children's medical welfare is the most incredible thing you can do with your time."

Meanwhile, Eugenie said: "It was very important for me to support Simon, Lauren and Saskia today. I think what GOSH is doing for children is fantastic.

"Having two children of my own, you see just how much it changes you as a person to be a mum, and now it means more to me than ever to support those with children who are unwell. I am so honoured to be here today and to support the charity."

It comes as the princesses' father, Prince Andrew, has been further dragged into the Jeffrey Epstein scandal after a new bombshell email of his emerged, allegedly telling the paedophile financier that "we are in this together," three months after the date he said he ceased contact with him.

Andrew's alleged email was sent a day after a photograph seemingly portraying him with his abuse accuser, Virginia Giuffre, emerged.

The photo was published for the first time on February 27, 2011, and appears to show the Duke with his arm around Virginia's waist at the London townhouse of Epstein's then-girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell.

The Duke told BBC Newsnight in 2019 that he severed contact with the disgraced financier in December 2010.

However, an email seen by the Sun on Sunday, dated February 28, 2011, appears to suggest the Duke kept in touch with Epstein longer than he declared.

In the email, the Prince told Epstein: "I'm just as concerned for you! Don't worry about me! It would seem we are in this together and will have to rise above it." He also appeared to be willing to keep up their friendship, urging the convicted paedophile to "keep in close touch". He said: "We'll play some more soon!!!!" Andrew signed off with "A, HRH The Duke of York, KG".

The Duke has always vehemently denied any wrongdoing and the allegations made against him.