Princess Beatrice named deputy patron of Outward Bound Trust, signaling royal family reengagement post-Andrew scandal.

Princess Beatrice has been named deputy patron of the Outward Bound Trust, a youth development charity, in a move signaling a shift in royal family involvement following her father Prince Andrew’s removal of royal titles in 2022 over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The announcement, made at a St James’s Palace ceremony, coincides with Prince Edward becoming the charity’s new royal patron, continuing a legacy established by their father, Prince Philip. Beatrice, who has served as a trustee since 2019, will now play a more prominent role in supporting the organization’s mission of building youth confidence through adventure. The change comes amid ongoing scrutiny of Andrew’s past, including allegations from Virginia Giuffre, which he denies, and the release of U.S. government documents. Despite the controversy, Beatrice retains her royal title under the 1917 Letters Patent.