Overview

• Princess Beatrice has officially assumed the role of royal patron at the Chartered College of Teaching, succeeding her grandfather, the late Duke of Edinburgh.
• The College was granted its Royal Charter in 1849 and now represents more than 42,000 educators across the United Kingdom.
• In her inaugural statement she described herself as a passionate believer in the vital role teachers play in shaping lives and transforming futures.
• The Chartered College of Teaching said her support will elevate its mission to improve teaching standards and celebrate the profession’s impact on children and families.
• Beyond education, Beatrice leads her own charitable trust and serves as patron of Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice, the York Musical Society, the Helen Arkell Dyslexia Centre and the British Skin Foundation.