Princess Beatrice dresses in all black as she attends 9/11 memorial event
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Beatrice was joined by other famous faces at the event including sports broadcaster Gabby Logan
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Princess Beatrice stepped out in an all black ensemble as she attended an event commemorating the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks in New York.
The 37-year-old Princess of York joined other notable names at the Canary Wharf charity event put on by the global financial services giant BGC Group.
BGC puts on the annual gathering each year to raise millions for charity in the honour of 658 Cantor Fitzgerald and 61 Euro Brokers who were lost during the terrorist attacks that struck the United States in 2001.
Princess Beatrice was attending on behalf Commercial Fisheries Research Foundation, a non-profit private foundation that helps commercial undertake important research projects.
Princess Beatrice wore all black as she attended a charity event commemorating the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks
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She was raising money to help the fishermen 'conduct collaborative fisheries research' and launch education drives.
To mark the occasion, Beatrice wore a simple all black outfit that consisted of a double-faced Georgette shirtdress from Ralph Lauren.
She accessorised her outfit with a pair of black buckled high heel shoes from Zara.
In photos of the event, the Princess of York could be seen taking to the phones on the company’s trading floor.
Beatrice took to the phones to help raise money for her chosen charity, the Commercial Fisheries Research Foundation
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With the tutelage of the floor’s brokers, she was on call to help sign deals with BGC’s clients to help raise money.
Beatrice was also seen mingling with other guests, including many famous faces who also supported the event.
The princess was photographed alongside sports broadcaster Gabby Logan, who was attending on behalf of Muscular Dystrophy.
Singer and former Strictly star Louise Redknapp, who was supporting Oasis Charity Touching Lives, also beamed next to Beatrice.
The Princess of York wore a black double-faced Georgette shirtdress from Ralph Lauren
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Acting legend Ray Winstone, who attended on behalf of West Ham United Foundation and Haven House Children's Hospice, joined the princess on the trading floor.
Also in attendance for the charity commemoration was former England boss Gareth Southgate, boxer Anthony Joshua, actors Tom Hardy and Will Poulter and Paddington Bear.
Since the first BGC charity day in 2005, roughly £220million has been raised globally for good causes.
The event supports 60 charities in the UK and more around the world with money raised from the day as well as 100 per cent of revenues and broker commission for the day.
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Beatrice was joined by other famous faces at the event including sports broadcaster Gabby Logan
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Elsewhere, Beatrice’s mother Sarah Ferguson also issued a personal commemoration of 9/11 on social media.
“Today, we pause to remember the lives lost and forever changed on September 11, 2001,” she began in an Instagram post.
“I was in New York at the time, and like so many, I will never forget the shock, the heartbreak, and the extraordinary courage I witnessed that day.
"Out of unimaginable tragedy came stories of kindness, unity, and resilience that continue to inspire us all.
“My thoughts and prayers are with the families who lost loved ones, the survivors, and the first responders whose bravery and selflessness remind us of the very best of humanity.
“We must never forget,” Fergie signed off with a peace dove emoji.