Princess Eugenie Steps Down from Anti-Slavery Role

Princess Eugenie, the daughter of former Prince Andrew, has stepped down as patron of Anti-Slavery International after serving in the role for seven years, the charity confirmed in a statement on March 7. The announcement, reported by The Observer, comes amid renewed scrutiny over her father's legal troubles and long-standing ties to the late Jeffrey Epstein.

Anti-Slavery International, the world's oldest human rights organization founded in 1839, expressed gratitude for Eugenie's contributions. "After seven years, our patronage from HRH Princess Eugenie of York has come to an end," the statement read. "We thank the Princess very much for her support for Anti-Slavery International. We hope that she continues to work to end slavery for good and deliver freedom for everyone." The charity promptly removed Eugenie's profile from its website, which had previously highlighted her efforts in collaborating with leaders to combat modern slavery.

The timing of Eugenie's departure has drawn attention, occurring weeks after her father, now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, was arrested on February 19, his 66th birthday, on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Authorities have linked...