King Charles is considering using Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, the daughters of Andrew Mountbatten Windsor and Sarah Ferguson, for occasional royal duties, in what is being seen as a public showing of support for the princesses, well-placed sources tell Vanity Fair.
“It was something that was being looked at before recent events but despite what has happened with Andrew, it’s not off the cards,” a royal source said. “Whatever people might think of Andrew, the girls are kind, hardworking and want to help if they can.”
Just last week, it was announced that Princess Eugenie, 35, is working with the King’s Foundation as a mentor. At a mentoring reception for under 35-year-olds in London on Nov. 13, Eugenie appeared thrilled to be in attendance. “She was so excited to be there and seemed very proud to have been asked,” according to one source at the reception.
“It was fantastic to spend more time with the 35 under 35, who are such an incredible group of talented young people. I have enjoyed getting to know them better and hearing about their work and aspirations, and look forward to supporting their journeys into the future,” Eugenie, who works as a director for Hauser & Wirth, said in a statement. “My career has been shaped by a passion for the arts, so it’s a pleasure to be working with The King’s Foundation to support this inspirational group of artists and creatives.”
Meanwhile, Princess Beatrice, who works as Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at tech company Afiniti, was announced as Deputy Patron of The Outward Bound Trust, a charity focused on outdoor education, after having previously served as a trustee.
