Princess Beatrice has been appointed as Deputy Patron of The Outward Bound Trust, a significant move by King Charles amidst ongoing controversy surrounding her father, Prince Andrew. This appointment follows Andrew Mountbatten Windsor's forced resignation as Royal Patron six years ago due to his association with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Andrew, who has been officially stripped of his royal titles and is slated to move out of Royal Lodge, continues to face scrutiny, including a formal request to appear before the US Congress for questioning regarding his links to Epstein. He vehemently denies allegations from Virginia Giuffre.

Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, Andrew's brother, was also announced as the new Royal Patron for The Outward Bound Trust, during an event for the charity's supporters at St James's Palace in London. The charity's mission is to inspire young people through learning and adventure. With Edward as Royal Patron and Beatrice as Deputy, they follow in the footsteps of the late Prince Philip, who was a longstanding supporter of Outward Bound. Beatrice, who has served as a Trustee for six years, and Edward spoke with students from Walsall Academy at the event, who shared their experiences from an Outward Bound adventure in the Lake District.

Martin Davidson, chief executive of Outward Bound, expressed delight at the new appointments, stating that they "signalled the start of a new chapter in its mission to support a more adventurous generation, helping young people say yes to challenge and discover what they’re truly capable of." He emphasized that the support from the Duke of Edinburgh and Princess Beatrice reflects a shared belief that "adventure changes lives." During the event, students presented symbolic gifts: Sadie, 18, gave Edward a rowan tree sapling representing strength and resilience, while Leo, also 18, gave Beatrice a Celtic brooch symbolizing unity and good fortune.

Meanwhile, Prince William, currently in Brazil for The Earthshot Prize, found himself navigating questions about the recent Royal Family controversies. Despite the focus on environmentalism, the topic of his disgraced uncle Andrew's situation, including being stripped of titles and the US congressional committee request for evidence by November 20, inevitably arose. When pressed by CNN interviewer Christiane Amanpour about recent family changes, William skillfully redirected the conversation. Referencing his previous remarks about embracing change for good, he emphasized The Earthshot Prize as a prime example of proactive change.

William stated, "I think The Earthshot Prize is a classic example of change. Rather than talk about it, we're doing it, and that’s where I want it to be. These people in here are the true action heroes of our time, and change will come by backing them, not by what I do. And so I want to surround myself with people who want to make change and do good in the world." He continued to stress the importance of providing a leadership and vision for positive outcomes, especially for his children, in ensuring a healthier planet. Body language expert Judi James commended William's