Princess Beatrice is praised for her ability to juggle a demanding career with her charitable work, despite not being a working Royal. Her personal battle with dyslexia inspires her advocacy, particularly focusing on charities that assist those suffering from the condition.
As she excitingly anticipates the birth of her second child with spouse Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi this spring, Beatrice continues to be a beloved member of the Royal Family. She holds the position of Counsellor of State, ready to step in for minor Royal duties should King Charles be unable or abroad.
Amidst ongoing tensions regarding Prince Andrew’s residence at Royal Lodge and rumoured pressure from King Charles for Andrew to relocate to Frogmore Cottage, Beatrice’s potential as a mediator within the family has been spotlighted.
A renowned Royal commentator spoke to OK! magazine about this possibility, mentioning the difficult position she finds herself in due to family loyalties. Jennie Bond, former BBC Royal correspondent, told the magazine: “You have to feel for Beatrice. She must be so torn between loyalty to the Crown and loyalty to her father. And yes, she could be an effective mediator, if one is needed.”
Jennie Bond further delved into the complex internal dynamics of the Royal Family, specifically touching upon the strained relationship between King Charles and Prince Andrew. She said: “What we don’t know is quite how things actually stand between Charles and Andrew. Thus far, despite the obvious tensions over Royal Lodge, the brothers have shared family time together at Windsor and Sandringham.”
Royal commentator Jennie Bond has hinted at a potential red flag of continued tension in the firm, saying: “It will be interesting to see if he and Sarah are included in the Christmas gathering this year. If they are absent, it will tell us much about the state of their relationship.”
Bond speculated on Princess Beatrice’s influence regarding where her father should live, saying: “Perhaps Beatrice can persuade her dad that Frogmore Cottage is really rather lovely, and his life could be a whole lot easier if he moved there.”
Princess Beatrice has been diligently fulfilling her Royal obligations recently, as evidenced by her attendance last Sunday at an event in Abu Dhabi focusing on AI and energy conservation for a conducive future. Only a day later, she graced an event hosted by The King’s Foundation back on home turf.
At this particular event, Beatrice had the opportunity to partake in her inaugural engagement with The King’s Foundation, observing an exhibition which honours ten years of progression in textile education. Promoted by King Charles himself, the showcase highlights the Foundation’s dedication to nurturing the UK’s fashion and textile sector’s training and educational requisites.
The elevation of King Charles to the throne last year also led to a reshuffling of the Royals permitted to officiate in his stead. Confirmation of Queen Camilla and Princess Beatrice was made, joining the ranks with The Prince of Wales, The Duke of Sussex, The Duke of York, The Duke of Edinburgh, and The Princess Royal, amongst others equipped to step in when necessary.
The King expanded the roster of Counsellors of State to include his sister and youngest brother after Prince Andrew and Prince Harry departed from their Royal duties. The Royal Family’s official website outlines the role, stating: “By law, Counsellors of State include the Sovereign’s spouse and the next four people in the line of succession who are over the age of 21.
“Counsellors of State are authorised to carry out most of the official duties of the Sovereign, for example, attending Privy Council meetings, signing routine documents and receiving the credentials of new ambassadors to the United Kingdom.”
Should Camilla outlive Charles, it’s uncertain whether she will continue as Counsellor of State; however, the Queen Mother’s case following the Regency Act of 1953 suggests there is a possibility, having retained her status even when not the spouse of the monarch.
Meanwhile, Princess Beatrice is poised to be bumped from this circle once Prince George reaches 21, as he will take precedence in the succession lineup.
