Princess Eugenie has spoken out about continuing King Charles's legacy in the environmental world, amid speculation about the Princesses of York becoming working royals.
Her grandfather, Prince Philip, played a pivotal role in establishing the World Wildlife Fund, whilst her uncle, King Charles, has championed environmental causes for decades.
"I am so inspired by the work of so many in conservation," the Princess told Marie Claire in a new interview.
Speaking about her family's legacy, she added: "It's something they've championed for such a long time."
Princess Eugenie hints at royal promotion as she champions King Charles’s legacy.
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The 35-year-old is already passing this passion to the next generation. She shares her love of the ocean with her sons August, four, and Ernest, two, through marine life picture books.
"My sons love to point at all the fish and marine life in the books and shout out which ones they are," she revealed.
Princess Eugenie has taken on a significant role as global ambassador for Thirty Six for Coral, a groundbreaking exhibition combining art and ocean conservation.
The exhibition, which launched on June 12 at the Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat during the UN Ocean Conference, featured works from 36 artists, including Rocco Ritchie and Jemima Kirke.
Princess Eugenie and Prince Albert pictured at the launch event.
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As a member of the art committee, the Princess helped shape the exhibition's vision. "The artists have been so generous with their works, and I think this vision is carried through in their beautiful works," she said.
The Princess emphasised the critical importance of coral reefs, describing them as "the rainforest of the sea." She warned: "The loss of coral reefs could be the first functional climate extinction in our lifetime."
Royal insiders suggest Princess Eugenie could eventually join the ranks of working royals, particularly when Prince William ascends to the throne. Despite not currently holding working royal status, she has increasingly supported senior royals at high-profile events.
"The King is looking to bring in some fresh blood and he's looking to Beatrice and Eugenie," a royal insider told the Mail. "He thinks that they've grown into very sensible, lovely women who he thinks could be a real asset."
Princess Eugenie wore a dress designed by Rebecca Vallance.
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Another source told Hello! that the York sisters share a unique bond with their royal cousins. "This is an institution that they all belong to, perhaps in slightly different ways in terms of how they serve it, but they all believe in it and its future," the insider explained.
Princess Eugenie has expanded her royal duties by becoming a mentor for The King's Foundation's newly-launched 35 under 35 network.
The initiative brings together exceptional young people working to promote sustainability, traditional crafts and the arts.
This mentoring role represents the latest development in her evolving royal career.
Princess Eugenie hinted at her Royal Family promotion in a new interview.
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Recent weeks have seen her supporting Prince William and Princess Kate at Buckingham Palace's garden party in May, as well as attending the Chelsea Flower Show alongside Princess Beatrice.
The Duchess of York previously told the Mail about raising her daughters: "I always brought them up that if you feel bad about yourself, give to others and then you'll feel better."
Becoming a parent has strengthened Eugenie's commitment to environmental causes. "I think it emphasises more than ever the need to take action and protect the ocean," she explained.
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