Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond has warned Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie to be careful with their business ventures in the Middle East as they try to distance themselves from their parents’ indiscretions
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As Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie persist in attempting to separate themselves from their parents’ controversies, they have been cautioned to proceed with care regarding their professional pursuits.
The daughters of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson have kept a discreet presence since their parents were stripped of their honours and ejected from the Royal Lodge, only appearing publicly for work-related occasions. In a position assigned to her by King Charles, Eugenie participated in a mentoring session organised by The King’s Foundation for the charity’s 35 under 35 network in early November, demonstrating her loyalty to the Royal family and their charitable work.
Princess Beatrice, nevertheless, sparked curiosity when she journeyed to Saudi Arabia, where she was photographed at the Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh. Beatrice was also captured driving into the Royal Lodge following the announcement that Andrew and Fergie were forfeiting their titles.
Beatrice and Eugenie are not working royals, and have pursued their own professional ambitions for years beyond official duties for the Firm. As the sisters continue to distance themselves from their parents’ controversies, former BBC Royal correspondent Jennie Bond has cautioned them regarding where they pursue their business interests.
Jennie told the Mirror: “So far, they have emerged relatively unscathed, although personally I think they would be wise to curtail their business activities and visits to the dripping-with-money venues of the Middle East.”, reports the Mirror.
“They need to be cautious not to get tarnished with the same reputation as their parents: both Andrew and Fergie seem to have been enticed by immense wealth for a significant part of their lives, and their reckless chase of that wealth has contributed to their downfall.”
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As Beatrice and Eugenie continue to carve out their own identities, it’s reported that Princess Kate has extended an olive branch to them. The Princess of Wales is believed to have sent the sisters invitations to her forthcoming Together at Christmas carol service.
King Charles and other high-ranking members of the Royal family have always maintained positive relationships with Beatrice and Eugenie, and haven’t held them accountable for their parents’ missteps.
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As Jennie informed the Mirror: “I assume that Catherine sends out personal invitations every year to members of the Royal family. That would be the standard procedure when you’re organising an event like this, and the sisters have been regular attendees at the carol concert, so it would be a very pointed criticism of them if the Princess had left them off the guest list this year.The Royal expert further stated: “It has been made clear throughout the scandal involving Andrew that Beatrice and Eugenie remain valued members of the Royal family and will be invited to gatherings like this, as well as Christmas at Sandringham. It will be up to them to decide if they want to face the cameras and join the rest of the Royal family, or spend time with their parents.
Jennie admitted that for Beatrice and Eugenie, juggling their loyalties between their parents and the Royal family will be “an on-going dilemma”, adding that “most people feel quite sorry for them. ” She added: “It must be incredibly tough to see your parents so publicly humiliated, and evicted from their home.
Beatrice and Eugenie must have deeply divided loyalties. “.