Overview
- Outward Bound CEO Martin Davidson confirmed Princess Beatrice’s deputy patron role, saying the charity is “embarking on a new chapter” with her and the Duke of Edinburgh working alongside it.
- Coverage diverged on who holds the overall patronage, with some reports pointing to Prince Edward and others to King Charles, and no definitive patron named in the articles.
- Beatrice previously served as a trustee of the charity, and her appointment is framed as continuity with the late Prince Philip’s long-standing support.
- The move comes six years after her father, Prince Andrew, stepped down as the trust’s patron following allegations he denies.
- Separately, Buckingham Palace last month confirmed Andrew will no longer use his Prince title and dukedom, has been served notice to surrender the Royal Lodge lease, and will relocate to private accommodation.