Princess Beatrice's new role revealed following Andrew scandal
Congrats to her!Princess Beatrice has been handed a special new role after her father, Andrew, was stripped of his remaining royal titles.
Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, had his prince title and HRH style formally removed last week. It was announced by the palace last month that King Charles had “initiated a formal process to remove the Style, Titles and Honours of Prince Andrew”.
He is also expected to leave his Royal Lodge home in Windsor, moving to the Sandringham Estate. The decisions came as Andrew faced scrutiny over his association with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
However, despite Andrew losing his prince title, his daughters, Beatrice and Eugenie, have retained their own princess titles.
And it seems Beatrice has had some more positive news in the last few days…
Princess Beatrice’s new role at The Outward Bound Trust
The royal, 37, has been named deputy patron of a charity.
Beatrice has served as a trustee of The Outward Bound Trust, which helps young people develop new skills through outdoor adventure, for six years.
Her father was formerly a patron of the organisation, but resigned in 2019 when he stepped back from public duties.
On Friday (November 7), the charity announced that Princess Beatrice has been made deputy patron. She will work alongside her uncle, Prince Edward, who has also been made royal patron.
With The Duke of Edinburgh and Princess Beatrice working alongside us, we’re embarking on a new chapter.
Outward Bound shared the news on their website, saying: “Today, we start of a new chapter in our mission to support a more adventurous generation, helping young people say yes to challenge and discover what they’re truly capable of.
“The Duke of Edinburgh has joined as Royal Patron of Outward Bound, continuing his late father’s long-standing support for the charity’s mission to inspire young people through adventure in the wild.
“Princess Beatrice will take on a new role as a Deputy Patron, having served as a Trustee for six years, and demonstrating her personal commitment to developing confidence, resilience and ambition in young people.”
The charity’s Chief Executive, Martin Davidson, also added: “With The Duke of Edinburgh and Princess Beatrice working alongside us, we’re embarking on a new chapter. One where every young person has the chance to test their limits, build confidence and discover that anything is possible. Their support reflects a shared belief that adventure changes lives.”
Beatrice and Eugenie make public outing
The news comes as Beatrice and her younger sister, Eugenie, appeared to make their first public appearance together following the announcement about their father’s royal titles. The pair were reportedly spotted in Mayfair, chatting and sharing a hug.
The daughters of Andrew and Sarah Ferguson will not be losing their own royal titles. They will remain princesses because they are the daughters of the son of a sovereign. This is in line with King George V’s Letters Patent of 1917.
Andrew scandal
Andrew has faced much scrutiny over his association with Epstein.
He was also accused of sexual assault. The late Virginia Giuffre, who took her own life in April of this year, alleged she was made to have sex with the royal in the early 2000s when she was 17, after being trafficked by Epstein.
Ms Giuffre had sued Andrew in 2021, accusing him of sexual assault. They reached at out-of-court settlement in early 2022 for an undisclosed sum. The royal repeated that the settlement did not mean any liability or admission of guilt.
Andrew has always vehemently denied the accusations against him.
In his infamous Newsnight interview in 2019, Andrew claimed he cut ties with Epstein in December 2010. However, in leaked emails from February 2011, Andrew allegedly told Epstein “we are in this together” and that they would “play some more soon”.
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