Princess Eugenie Steps Down From Anti Slavery Charity
Princess Eugenie has stepped down from her role as a patron of Anti-Slavery International, with the charity confirming her patronage has ended after seven years amid renewed scrutiny surrounding her father, Prince Andrew.
Anti-Slavery International said in a statement that “after seven years, our patronage from HRH Princess Eugenie of York has come to an end” and thanked her for her support, news.com.au reported.
The report said Eugenie, 35, stepped away from the position in the wake of claims about the Duke of York’s ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, noting the fallout from released emails alleging Andrew remained in contact with Epstein after previously saying he had cut ties.
Within the wider York family spotlight, previous reporting has described tensions around public appearances, including claims that Princess Catherine has kept her distance from the York sisters as the monarchy seeks to avoid further controversy.
The same report said Prince Andrew was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, and that he has denied wrongdoing. It also claimed the York sisters were reportedly “devastated” by the arrest and alleged they had been advised they could not attend Royal Ascot events in June.
Eugenie’s resignation marks another visible step in how the Andrew controversy is affecting royal-linked roles, with charities and palace watchers closely tracking whether further patronages or public engagements are reshaped in response.
