Princess Beatrice has been appointed the new Deputy Patron of Outward Bound, a UK charity that helps young people from all backgrounds build confidence and resilience through outdoor challenges and adventures.
The 37-year-old royal, who shares a close bond with her younger sister, Princess Eugenie, 35, has been involved with the organisation since 2019, serving as a Trustee. Now, she steps into a more prominent position alongside her uncle, Prince Edward, 61, who continues as the charity’s Royal Patron.
The appointment carries a strong sense of continuity within the royal family. Beatrice’s grandfather, the late Duke of Edinburgh, served as Outward Bound’s Patron for many years until his death in April 2021.
Martin Davidson, Chief Executive of Outward Bound, welcomed the announcement, saying:
“With the Duke of Edinburgh and Princess Beatrice working alongside us, we’re embarking on a new chapter. One where every young person has the chance to test their limits, build confidence, and discover that anything is possible. Their support reflects a shared belief that adventure changes lives.”
The announcement, made on Thursday, November 6, came just days after King Charles III formally stripped Beatrice’s father, Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, of his royal titles and residence.
According to the official statement dated October 30:
“His Majesty has today initiated a formal process to remove the Style, Titles and Honours of Prince Andrew.
Prince Andrew will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. His lease on Royal Lodge has, to date, provided him with legal protection to continue in residence.
Formal notice has now been served to surrender the lease, and he will move to alternative private accommodation. These censures are deemed necessary, notwithstanding the fact that he continues to deny the allegations against him.”
The statement concluded:
“Their Majesties wish to make clear that their thoughts and utmost sympathies have been, and will remain, with the victims and survivors of any and all forms of abuse.”
The King’s action follows renewed scrutiny of Andrew’s ties to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Though Andrew had previously announced his intention to relinquish his remaining titles, the King’s decision formalises the change.
A royal notice published in The Gazette — the UK’s official public record — confirmed the move. The entry, dated November 6, reads:
“THE KING has been pleased by Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the Realm dated 3 November 2025 to declare that Andrew Mountbatten Windsor shall no longer be entitled to hold and enjoy the style, title or attribute of ‘Royal Highness’ and the titular dignity of ‘Prince’.”
Beatrice’s new appointment thus comes at a defining moment for the family — one that not only distances her from her father’s controversies but also reaffirms her commitment to continuing the late Duke of Edinburgh’s legacy of service and youth empowerment.
