York sisters may become full-time royals under William’s reign amid royal family reshuffle
Prince William is reportedly preparing Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie for future roles as working royals, a move that could mark a significant transformation within the British monarchy.
The daughters of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, while not currently full-time royals, have been steadily expanding their public profiles and charitable commitments. Though they do not receive public funding, their growing involvement signals what insiders believe is a strategic shift led by both King Charles and the Prince of Wales.
Eugenie joined William at the Buckingham Palace garden party on Tuesday—the second year in a row she has taken part in the event—while Beatrice, who missed the occasion, was in New York attending the Matrix Awards for women in communications.
Following the departure of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex from royal duties in 2020, the need for trusted and capable royal representatives has grown. “Although Prince William still believes in a slimmed-down monarchy, he is increasingly aware of the hard work of his extended family,” a courtier told The Mail.
Both Beatrice and Eugenie are said to embody the same strong sense of duty that characterised their grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II. During her reign, the Queen often relied on her cousins for support—a model William may now be looking to replicate as he plans for his future as king.
Royal commentator Richard Eden has suggested that while Prince Andrew will not return to public life, allowing his daughters to take on greater responsibilities would ultimately “benefit the monarchy.” If confirmed, this evolution could help shape a modernised royal family that balances tradition with a more flexible and inclusive future.
