The Queen must have her reasons we are not privy to and this will have almost certainly been discussed with her advisors at some point and possibly Charles as he will be the one they will be working under mostly.
The Queen must have her reasons we are not privy to and this will have almost certainly been discussed with her advisors at some point and possibly Charles as he will be the one they will be working under mostly.
Do we know that Eugenie does it on her own dime, ie she paid for her trip to Austria? I believe that usually in these cases the charity represented pays for the trip. If she were appearing officially on behalf of the RF then the RF would pay for her trip and the UK would pay for her security while appearing for the RF as they do with the Queen’s cousins. My suspicion is that the budget simply isn’t large enough to subsidize the minor Royal’s charitable activities. The Queen already supports herself & Phillip’s activities, Anne’s and occasionally Tim’s appearances, Andrew’s, Edward and Sophie’s and to a lesser degree her cousins. Eugenie certainly donates her time and by choosing to patronize certain charities as a private individual she is free to pick those which interest her. I think it reflects very positively on her and would not be surprised to see her called upon occasionally to fill in officially during her Uncle’s reign (or her cousin’s) as the Queen’s cousins age out of that role. I’m hoping we’ll see her at a state dinner in a tiara before longSad thing is why is it unofficial? It costs nothing for them to recognize her work in the CC. She already does it on her own dime.
In reality it would benefit them. People over look Eugenie and Bea's work as they get no recognition. Makes it easy to paint them as the 'party girls', well Eugenie less now married. And the charities they support get less attention. It would certainly benefit the royal family and the charities, to simply include the girls in the CC. And would cost nothing.
It feels like a reaction to Sarah, rather than anything to do with the lovely young women Beatrice and Eugenie have become.
Looks like her intellect is none too shabby either.I agree! Her complexion is flawless.
Agreed She has done a wonderful job of literally being a working royal.
No she isn't a 'working royal' as in paid to be a full time royal. But she does more, she works a full time job and she balances that with a number of patronages. Her and Bea have around as many as Kate (think Bea has more). They both have embraced ones they have a real passion for. And it shows.
Eugenie is indeed an asset to the family. Even if not recognized for it. ?
I think the saddest part of the work that Eugenie does is that she never gets kudos for what she does by the public and the press. Eugenie does what she does as far as charitable work because she *wants* to rather than because she's expected to do it or because she's receiving compensation for doing it. The same with Beatrice.
I would imagine that perhaps, as mentioned earlier, that part of her expenses would be paid for by the charity itself but basically the York princesses do what they do because they're giving back rather than doing what is expected of them.
I think the saddest part of the work that Eugenie does is that she never gets kudos for what she does by the public and the press. Eugenie does what she does as far as charitable work because she *wants* to rather than because she's expected to do it or because she's receiving compensation for doing it. The same with Beatrice.
I would imagine that perhaps, as mentioned earlier, that part of her expenses would be paid for by the charity itself but basically the York princesses do what they do because they're giving back rather than doing what is expected of them.
To me that is the correct form of charity: it comes out of the heart. Not because one is a Princess and supposed to have charities indeed. Good for the York princesses, that it are their own choices.
I think the original poster would entirely agree that the princess's charitable work without consideration of recognition or expectations is to her credit. Whether those who refuse to recognize that she carries out such work are acting correctly is a question of its own with different considerations.
Now you come to mention it, both Beatrice and Eugenie had a hell of a life from the media. Nothing was out of bounds albeit their intellect, their weight, their taste in fashion at a very young age. You name it, they were slated for it.
They were a target of opportunity and it wasn't until William and Catherine married that a little of the press cut down to make space for how wonderful Catherine was but, it is a tribute to Andrew and Sarah that their girls handled years of hostility and bashing with a grace and charm far beyond that which one would expect from young women of their ages.
I love that Beatrice's smile is a pure joy to see and that with her marriage, Eugenie is becoming more confident in her job and even more so in her charity work. It's like she knows that Jack's got her back and she's not discreetly hiding her light under a bushel any more. She is who she is, take it or leave it. And she is a credit to the BRF.
I think the saddest part of the work that Eugenie does is that she never gets kudos for what she does by the public and the press. Eugenie does what she does as far as charitable work because she *wants* to rather than because she's expected to do it or because she's receiving compensation for doing it. The same with Beatrice.
I would imagine that perhaps, as mentioned earlier, that part of her expenses would be paid for by the charity itself but basically the York princesses do what they do because they're giving back rather than doing what is expected of them.
Case in point: last week Beatrice visited the Helen Arkell Dyslexia Centre in her capacity as Patron, spent time with the students and had tea with Ms. Arkell. What story did the Fail have the next day? Beatrice speaking with students about her own challenges with dyslexia, how she completed her university degree and got her job and letting the students know they can succeed too? No, of course not! The story, with less-than-flattering photos (the usual open-mouthed or wide-eyes) was about Beatrice and her boyfriend eating at a "trendy night spot."Sadly I agree with you. The York girls have always had a reputation for going on more holidays than royal engagements, and even though both Beatrice and Eugenie are now very dedicated to the charities and organisations they're involved with, they still won't get much credit for them because there simply isn't a big public interest for the princesses, and when there is, this particular reputation is still being carried with them. Beatrice and Eugenie do so much work that gets swept under the rug because of this and it's a real shame.
Sadly I agree with you. The York girls have always had a reputation for going on more holidays than royal engagements, and even though both Beatrice and Eugenie are now very dedicated to the charities and organisations they're involved with, they still won't get much credit for them because there simply isn't a big public interest for the princesses, and when there is, this particular reputation is still being carried with them. Beatrice and Eugenie do so much work that gets swept under the rug because of this and it's a real shame.
Case in point: last week Beatrice visited the Helen Arkell Dyslexia Centre in her capacity as Patron, spent time with the students and had tea with Ms. Arkell. What story did the Fail have the next day? Beatrice speaking with students about her own challenges with dyslexia, how she completed her university degree and got her job and letting the students know they can succeed too? No, of course not! The story, with less-than-flattering photos (the usual open-mouthed or wide-eyes) was about Beatrice and her boyfriend eating at a "trendy night spot."
Case in point: last week Beatrice visited the Helen Arkell Dyslexia Centre in her capacity as Patron, spent time with the students and had tea with Ms. Arkell. What story did the Fail have the next day? Beatrice speaking with students about her own challenges with dyslexia, how she completed her university degree and got her job and letting the students know they can succeed too? No, of course not! The story, with less-than-flattering photos (the usual open-mouthed or wide-eyes) was about Beatrice and her boyfriend eating at a "trendy night spot."
What is a surprise is the ladies usually heading out for a night on the town after what was their Royal appearance. Nobody should do that.
Do we know that Eugenie does it on her own dime, ie she paid for her trip to Austria? I believe that usually in these cases the charity represented pays for the trip. If she were appearing officially on behalf of the RF then the RF would pay for her trip and the UK would pay for her security while appearing for the RF as they do with the Queen’s cousins. My suspicion is that the budget simply isn’t large enough to subsidize the minor Royal’s charitable activities. The Queen already supports herself & Phillip’s activities, Anne’s and occasionally Tim’s appearances, Andrew’s, Edward and Sophie’s and to a lesser degree her cousins. Eugenie certainly donates her time and by choosing to patronize certain charities as a private individual she is free to pick those which interest her. I think it reflects very positively on her and would not be surprised to see her called upon occasionally to fill in officially during her Uncle’s reign (or her cousin’s) as the Queen’s cousins age out of that role. I’m hoping we’ll see her at a state dinner in a tiara before long
I’m well aware of the sources of funding for the RF. My remarks in that regard where musings about why the York princesses have not been slotted to become working Royals....
My point was to give her recognition on the CC doesn't require any money. She manages to do her charity work without having staff and all the other things that go with being a working royal. There is no office and staff for them to fund. Its simply the time it takes to add her name to the CC.
All royals are free to choose what charities interest them.
Please reread my post - I said “a minor Royal [which Eugenie is] appearing at a private charity event...” I in no way suggested that Eugenie’s attendance at the event or that the event itself was minor. Indeed I remarked in my first post about the event that she was to be commended for attending and expressed the thought that in the future she might be called upon to make the occasional official appearance....The only ones that are not are when they are trips abroad that aren't 'invitation' trips. If they haven't been invited by the government of the country they are visiting, they are private and not in the CC. Eugenie's 'minor private visits' as you call them...