King appoints niece as mentor for The King's Foundation’s '35 under 35' initiative
Princess Eugenie has broken her silence after being given a prominent new role by her uncle, King Charles III, in a project that reflects their shared passion for sustainability and the arts.
The Princess of York has been appointed as a mentor for The King's Foundation’s new "35 under 35" network — a program launched to mark the charity’s 35th anniversary. The initiative celebrates outstanding young changemakers working across key areas the monarch deeply values, including conservation, traditional crafts, and the arts.
In an official statement, Eugenie expressed her excitement:
"I’m delighted to be working with this group of exceptional young people who have been selected thanks to their outstanding work in areas The King is passionate about."
She added with a personal touch, "Given I recently celebrated my 35th birthday, it’s fitting to take part in the charity’s 35th anniversary celebrations and share my passion for art with the 35 under 35!"
Eugenie, who has long supported environmental and artistic causes, joins the initiative at a time when King Charles is leaning more on younger royals to represent his vision amid ongoing health challenges.
Recently, she also stood by her cancer-stricken uncle at Buckingham Palace’s garden party, joining Prince William and Princess Catherine in a show of strength and unity from the younger generation of royals.
