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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
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Amy Mackelden

Former Royal Butler Explains Why Prince William Is Unlikely to Promote Princess Beatrice to a "Working Royal" When He Becomes King

Princess Beatrice and Prince William wearing black at Queen Elizabeth's funeral in 2022.

Princess Beatrice is celebrating her 37th birthday on Friday, August 8. As a prominent member of the Royal Family, many royal fans will be wondering whether Beatrice will ever be promoted to a senior position. However, one former royal employee has suggested that when Prince William becomes king, he's unlikely to offer his cousin a significant role as a working royal.

Former royal butler Grant Harrold—speaking to the Express on behalf of Fruity King—discussed the possibility of Princess Beatrice becoming a senior member of the Royal Family in the future. "Beatrice has her own career, so I don't see William making her a senior member of the working royals," Harrold told the outlet.

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