William hesitant to advance Beatrice's position following Andrew's expected removal of royal title
A new biography titled Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York has brought Prince Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson's drama back into the conversation. However, the focus has shifted towards Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, who are expected to take on larger roles when Prince William becomes King.
When Prince William ascends the throne, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie are unlikely to be formally promoted to senior working royals with official royal titles or extensive official duties. Instead, they will maintain a supportive but not senior role within the royal family. This approach reflects a balance between a streamlined monarchy and leveraging the strengths of the wider royal family.
Prince William supports a slimmer monarchy but is expected to take a somewhat more relaxed approach than King Charles III, allowing an extended number of family members like Beatrice and Eugenie to participate in some royal duties amid absences of other senior royals. Despite this openness, a former royal butler suggests William is unlikely to make Beatrice a senior working royal because she has her own career and does not fully depend on royal duties.
Beatrice's duties so far have included representing the royal family at official events, patronages related to health and education, and participation in solemn ceremonies such as Queen Elizabeth II's lying in state. Her role is expected to continue in a similar fashion. Similarly, no official senior royal role is anticipated for Eugenie.
Ingrid Seward, royal author and editor-in-chief of Majesty Magazine, believes that Beatrice and Eugenie will be valuable assets in royal duties. She sees them as a sort of double act, working together in an unofficial capacity and potentially in the future. Seward expects that Beatrice and Eugenie will be well-liked across the Royal Family and will often step in to support.
As King Charles III and Queen Camilla remain close to both Beatrice and her sister Eugenie, Beatrice's potential role as a senior royal in the future is unlikely. However, Beatrice and Eugenie are expected to be celebrated, reflecting their quiet but valued presence within The Firm.
In the upcoming days, the royal family is expected to celebrate Princess Beatrice's 37th birthday. Seward believes that Beatrice and Eugenie working together as sisters would be powerful and wonderful. Grant Harrold, a former royal butler, stated that Beatrice has her own career and does not see William making her a senior member of the working royals.
It's important to note that this article focuses on the roles of Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie within the royal family and does not delve into any personal matters or alleged feuds among royal family members.
References: 1. The Telegraph 2. Express 3. Town & Country 4. Vanity Fair
- The biography Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York has revived discussions about Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, but the focus has shifted towards Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, who might take on larger roles when Prince William becomes King.
- Unlike a formal promotion to senior working royals, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie will likely maintain a supportive role within the royal family when Prince William ascends the throne, balancing a streamlined monarchy with the strengths of the extended royal family.
- Beatrice, with her career outside the royal family, is unlikely to be made a senior working royal by Prince William, according to a former royal butler, even though she represents the royal family at official events, patronages, and ceremonies.
- Royal author Ingrid Seward envisions Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie working together as a double act in an unofficial capacity, valuing their contributions to the royal family and their popular appeal among its members.
