King Charles is believed to be “testing the water” with Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice for occasional royal events in an attempt to show support for the pair, royal sources have claimed.
The two princesses have had a tumultuous few months due to their father, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, and his links with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Despite the ongoing scandal, the sisters have made quite a few public appearances in recent weeks, and a source claimed that a step-up in royal duties is not impossible.
The insider suggested: “It was something that was being looked at before recent events, but despite what has happened with Andrew, it’s not off the cards.
King Charles is reportedly considering Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie for occasional royal events
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“Whatever people might think of Andrew, the girls are kind, hardworking and want to help if they can.”
Last week, it was announced that Princess Eugenie is working with The King’s Foundation as a mentor.
At a mentoring reception for under-35-year-olds in London on November 13, Eugenie appeared excited to be in attendance.
A source at the event told Vanity Fair: “She was so excited to be there and seemed very proud to have been asked.”
Eugenie revealed in a statement after the event: “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.
The pair have faced intense scrutiny due to their father Andrew Mountbaten-Windsor
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“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 works as a Strategic Advisor at the technology company Afiniti.
She has also been announced as Deputy Patron of The Outward Bound Trust, after previously holding the role of trustee.
The charity, of which Prince Philip was proudly patron for 65 years, focuses on outdoor education.
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According to sources close to the King, “the monarch is fond of his nieces and doesn’t want them to suffer because of their father’s downfall.”
The insider claimed: “There was no deal struck about the future for Beatrice and Eugenie; they are private individuals in that respect, but there have been talks for some time about using them when and if there is a need.
“For their part, they have let it be known that they are more than willing to do public duties if and when they can to support the King.”
King Charles is reportedly quite fond of his nieces despite the ongoing controversy surrounding their father
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They continued to claim that the King is “testing the water” to see how well the two princesses are received by the public.
A source close to the sisters has suggested they “recognise there is a responsibility to support their uncle and they want to support him.”
GB News has contacted Buckingham Palace for comment.