23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
King Charles 'delights' Princess Eugenie with major new role close to her heart
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Princess Eugenie has shared her joy over a notable new appointment that resonates deeply with King Charles.
In a significant announcement, it emerged that Eugenie, the King's niece, has taken on the role of a mentor within The King's Foundation charity's fresh 35 under 35 network that comprises influential change makers.
Her Royal Highness visited the Garrison Chapel, a London-based venue connected to the Royal charity, just last week, immersing herself in discussions with some members of this vibrant group.
The assembly of 35 under 35 embodies the foundation's mission during its 35th year, pushing for progress in fields dear to the monarch such as sustainability, age-old craftsmanship, and the arts. A keen advocate of contemporary art in her role at Hauser and Wirth gallery, Eugenie expressed anticipation about imparting her expertise in art to the network.
Eugenie expressed: "I'm delighted to be working with this group of exceptional young people who have been selected thanks to their outstanding work in areas the King is passionate about," reports the Mirror.
On a personal note, she remarked, "Given I recently celebrated my 35th birthday, it's fitting to take part in the charity's 35th anniversary celebrations and share my passion for art with the 35 under 35."
Additionally, she lauded these young trailblazers for their exceptional achievements that align with the interests of the King.
Other esteemed individuals joining her as mentors include renowned designer Samuel Ross, artist and social media sensation Sophie Tea Art, along with historian Alice Loxton, better known as @history_alice, who boasts millions of followers online.
The 35 under 35 list features talents such as woodworker Eli Baxter, embroiderer Angelica Ellis, basketmaker Florence Hamer, stonemason Freya de Lisle, milliner Barnaby Horn, painter Jo Rance, and environmental filmmaker Jack Harries.
This week, Eugenie received a special invitation to the Buckingham Palace garden party from the Prince and Princess of Wales, who requested her and Zara Tindall's company.
For the second year in a row, William has enlisted his cousins' help in hosting a party for the King.
Royal commentator Jennie Bond told the Mirror that it's a breath of fresh air to see younger royals like Eugenie getting involved.
She said: "The younger royals are easy in conversation and highly relatable. They're the sort of people you feel you can have a giggle with - and that makes all the inevitable nerves for people attending a royal event quickly disappear into thin air.
"And I think this is indeed the way things will happen in future. The cousins are a close and affectionate band of youngish mums and dads with lots in common. I don't think any of them are hankering after an official role as a working royal, but they are more than happy to help out their cousin whenever he asks.
"It strikes me as the perfect compromise between expanding the core group of working royals – with the extra cost to taxpayers that would entail – –and having a slimmed down monarchy which is just too small to cope."
