Princess Eugenie has stepped down as patron of Anti-Slavery International after seven years as scrutiny surrounding her father, Prince Andrew, intensifies.
Princess Eugenie has stepped down from her role as patron of the UK-based charity Anti-Slavery International, ending a seven-year association with the organisation as renewed scrutiny surrounds the ongoing scandal involving her father, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew.
The move comes amid continued fallout linked to Andrew’s ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, which have once again drawn global attention and intensified pressure on the royal family.
Patronage ends after seven years
Anti-Slavery International confirmed that Eugenie’s patronage had officially come to an end after several years of advocacy work with the organisation. The charity thanked the royal for her support and contributions to campaigns aimed at tackling modern slavery and human trafficking worldwide.
Her profile has since been removed from the organisation’s website, signalling the conclusion of the partnership.
Eugenie had become patron in 2019 and had previously worked with activists and campaigners to highlight issues surrounding forced labour and exploitation.
Scrutiny linked to Prince Andrew scandal
The development comes as the royal family continues to face intense scrutiny over
Andrew’s relationship with Epstein and the wider controversy surrounding the late financier’s global trafficking network.
Although Eugenie herself has not been accused of wrongdoing, the scandal has cast a long shadow over members of Andrew’s immediate family, Andrew, who lost his royal titles in 2025 and now goes by
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, was arrested in February 2026 on suspicion of misconduct in public office connected to his links with Epstein.
Eugenie’s own anti-slavery campaign
Beyond her role with Anti-Slavery International, Eugenie has been actively involved in campaigning against modern slavery for years.
In 2017, she co-founded the Anti-Slavery Collective with activist Julia de Boinville, an initiative aimed at raising awareness of exploitation in global supply chains and encouraging companies to tackle forced labour.
However, the organisation has also faced questions about its financial transparency and spending, with the UK Charity Commission reportedly reviewing aspects of its operations.
Royal family facing continued pressure
The
controversy surrounding Andrew has already had broader consequences for the royal family, including reputational damage and renewed public debate over the monarchy’s handling of the scandal.
While
Eugenie and her sister Princess Beatrice are not working royals, the ongoing fallout has reportedly affected their public roles and charitable engagements.
Eugenie has not publicly commented on her decision to step down from the charity, and it remains unclear whether she will take on new philanthropic roles in the future.
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