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Princess Eugenie Named Patron of Youth Arts Charity Artswork

The appointment reflects her arts background, including a role at Hauser & Wirth alongside anti‑exploitation work with the Anti‑Slavery Collective.

Overview

  • Artswork announced on October 3 that Princess Eugenie is its new patron, sharing the news and photos of her visit on Instagram.
  • The charity describes its mission as empowering young people to lead and access the arts, including work placements and pre‑employment training.
  • Eugenie studied History of Art at Newcastle University and works as a director at the Hauser & Wirth gallery in London.
  • In September, she joined The Anti‑Slavery Collective in New York to launch the Hidden Threads campaign highlighting exploitation in counterfeit fashion.
  • Coverage notes the timing follows several charities cutting ties with Sarah Ferguson after a 2011 email referencing Jeffrey Epstein was published, while social media reaction to Eugenie’s role was positive.