Royal absence at Euro 2025 victory parade sparks renewed debate on Beatrice’s role
King Charles is under fire for overlooking a key moment to spotlight Princess Beatrice during the Lionesses’ celebratory return to London—an event some royal commentators say could have been a PR win for the monarchy.
After England’s dramatic Euro 2025 victory over Spain, the Football Association had reportedly hoped for a royal welcome at Buckingham Palace as the team made their way down The Mall. Instead, no senior royal was on hand to mark the occasion, leaving a noticeable void.
According to the Daily Mail, the daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson was “treated like a bystander” during the public festivities. With Prince William returning to holiday following the final, and both King Charles and Princess Anne in Scotland, no working royal was present to greet the team. Other senior royals were also said to be “unavailable.”
Princess Beatrice—who does not hold an official working royal title—was left to watch the celebrations from the sidelines, mingling with the crowd alongside her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi and their children.
The situation has drawn criticism from royal watchers who argue it was a missed chance to engage younger royals in public duties. “Letting Beatrice and others host the Lionesses at the Palace could have been a modern, refreshing gesture,” one insider told the outlet. “It would’ve shown the monarchy connecting with a new generation.”
Though a formal reception is reportedly planned for autumn, the lack of immediate royal acknowledgment has reignited debate around the limited roles given to Beatrice and her sister. For many, the episode highlights the need for a broader, more flexible approach to royal representation—especially in moments of national celebration.
