Princess Beatrice proves she's up to the job after teaming up with key royal
Princess Beatrice is not a working member of the Royal Family, but her recent moves have suggested she would do a great job if she is promoted.
Princess Beatrice gives a speech at the Oscar’s Book Prize 2023
Princess Beatrice stepped in to cover for her cousin Prince William at an official event this week, adding further weight to the speculation that King Charles might consider asking more of his niece.
While William and the King were welcoming the Japanese Emperor and Empress for a state visit on June 25, Beatrice attended the Earthshot Prize's Water Roundtable.
The Prince of Wales founded his beloved Earthshot Prize in 2020 but was more than happy for Beatrice to take his place this time around, despite her not being a working royal.
Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson's eldest daughtern joined investors and philanthropists who had gathered to "explore water as an emerging investment theme" as the royals continue to make efforts to increase sustainability.
A fan account for the royal, @HRHBeaOfYork, posted pictures of Beatrice at the event with the caption: "While Prince William was busy, Princess Beatrice @yorkiebea stepped in and took part in the #EarthshotPrize Water Roundtable, which brought together investors and philanthropists to explore water as an emerging investment theme."
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Ever since the King's plans for a slimmed down monarchy were revealed, critics have highlighted that the number of working royals is growing thin on the ground, especially given that many members are elderly.
In the past five years Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and Prince Andrew have all stepped down as working royals, and this year has seen health issues for some royals putting them out of action.
Both King Charles and Princess Kate have had time off to receive cancer treatment, with their respective spouses Queen Camilla and Prince William also making time to care for them during their busy royal schedule.
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This week the Firm were dealt another blow after Princess Anne was hospitalised for concussion after she was allegedly kicked by a horse at her Gatcombe Park home.
Anne is often heralded as the hardest-working royal, despite being 73 years old, but was unable to attend the Japanese State Banquet this week.
It is not known when Princess Kate will be back at work, having made a return to the public eye at Trooping the Colour on June 15 after months at home.
Beatrice, her sister Princess Eugenie and their cousins Peter Phillips and Zara Tindall are all non-working royals whose names have been put forward as possible options to take on more duties.
While they do occasionally appear at royal events and provide support, they are all financially independent of the Firm and have their own families and careers.
Prince Edward's children Lady Louise Windsor and Earl James Wessex are still in full-time education, so not eligible for royal duties, however their mother Duchess Sophie has previously said that they are likely to end up working for a living.
