Princess Eugenie Quietly Leaves King Charles' Foundation as Monarchy Gets Stricter
Princess Eugenie may be distancing herself from royal life and choosing to focus on her family with her latest moves.
The past few months, since her father Andrew Windsor-Mountbatten's Epstein connection made headlines, have been hard for Princess Eugenie. But she is now enjoying a beautiful phase in her life, as she is about to welcome her third child with husband Jack Brooksbank this summer. However, the controversies surrounding her parents are not only threatening her living arrangements in Kensington Palace but also costing her key positions in dedicated charitable foundations led by the royal family. HELLO! reported that Eugenie has discreetly resigned from her significant position at King Charles' foundation after less than a year. She was named a mentor for the "35 under 35" initiative in May 2025, which aims to promote emerging professionals in fashion, architecture, and environmental action. The Daily Mail's Ephraim Hardcastle revealed that she has been "dropped" due to the "disgrace" surrounding her father, Andrew, which cast a "deep shadow" over her influential association with the foundation.
Prince Charles founded the Foundation in 1990, and Princess Eugenie has only made one public appearance while holding the position. Last November, she gave an introductory address about the influence of art on her work at a mentorship session in London. During her remarks, she praised the program, noting that it was a pleasure to spend time with the 35 under 35, an outstanding group of young people. She also highlighted that she enjoyed learning about their work and ambitions and was excited to assist them on their adventures. Speaking about her profession, which stems from a love of the arts, complements her work with The King's Foundation to assist these outstanding artists and creatives. She also emphasized that she was proud of the "outstanding work in areas the King is passionate about".
Eugenie, 36, is not a working royal and instead works full-time for the Hauser & Wirth Gallery. However, she passionately supported charities close to her heart. Meanwhile, it has been reported that in March, she quietly gave up another role dedicated to Anti-Slavery International, resulting in the removal of her profile from the organization's website. Sky News Australia pointed out that Princess Eugenie and her husband, along with their sons, are reportedly spending more time in Portugal, having skipped Christmas at Sandringham. This change could be seen as a sign that Eugenie may be distancing herself from royal life. She has chosen to focus on her family, preferring a private life away from the scrutiny of royal obligations, unlike other royals.
On one hand is King Charles's "slimmed down" monarchy rules that are setting a parameter for non-working royals, and the other is the shift of the York sisters who prefer to stay away from the spotlight. After missing Easter service, it has been reported that they might also skip cousin Peter Philips' wedding in June, along with the coveted Royal Ascot. Princess Eugenie's latest moves indicate she might choose exotic Portugal to build her extended family since her days at the Ivy Cottage in Kensington Palace are also on the radar. Her recent decisions reflect her desire for genuine privacy, as she continues to protect her family.
