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Princess Eugenie takes a step back and leaves role presented by King Charles: Report

Princess Eugenie makes daring move to step away from a role alongside King Charles

Published May 29, 2026
Princess Eugenie takes a step back and leaves role presented by King Charles: Report
Princess Eugenie takes a step back and leaves role presented by King Charles: Report

Princess Eugenie has made a very silent choice to walk away from one of King Charles’ major initiatives its just been revealed, and the whole thing didn’t even last a year.

News of this move out of King Charles’ foundation, by the pregnant royal comes in the thick of her expecting her third child with Jack Brooksbank.

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According to Daily Mail's Ephraim Hardcastle, the position “barely lasted a year” because of the “disgrace” surrounding her father Andrew, and the “deep shadow” that exists over her too, as a result of their association.

This initiative that the king began was part of his “35 under 35” mentorship program which supports young leaders across architecture, environmental activism and even fashion.

However what is pertinent to mention is that the foundation itself began in 1990 when the King was the Prince of Wales and since then she’s only had one public engagement, according to Hello!

For those unversed with the situation surrounding her parents, here is the breakdown. Sarah Ferguson has gone into hiding and is said to remain there unless an opportunity 'too good to pass up' comes her way.

As for what got her into this in the first place, it began once the details of her personal life and friendship with Jeffrey Epstein came to the forefront due to the DOJ's decision to release the Epstein Files.

Andrew faces something similar, and its connected to the reasons he got his titles, his dukedom and his honors revoked, which is his connection to the same financer.

Furthermore, was the allegation that he engaged in misconduct while in public office, as a Trade Envoy to the UK that he even wound up arrested over. Some say during this time he even shared information with Epstein.

H. Anjum
H. Anjum is a News Editor at The News International (Digital) with over five years of newsroom experience. She is a media graduate specialising in British royal coverage, reporting on monarchies, traditions, and modern royal life. She also writes on fashion, movies and TV shows with contemporary relevance for a global audience.
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