King Charles Reportedly Asks Princess Beatrice to 'Step Up' Royal Role. Whispers have been swirling that King Charles has extended a request to Princess Beatrice, asking her to take on a more prominent role within the royal family. This comes as reports suggest Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, is feeling a sense of unease amid rumors of her potentially being replaced.
According to sources from the Daily Mail, both King Charles and Prince William are open to the idea of bringing Princess Beatrice, the eldest daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, into the fold to fill the gap that may arise from Kate's absence. The reasoning behind this is that Kate is reportedly undergoing treatment for cancer, though the specifics of her condition have not been officially confirmed.
Royal commentator Kate Mansey has described Princess Beatrice as an "increasingly crucial backup" to the royal family, suggesting that the King sees her as a valuable asset during this time of uncertainty.
Furthermore, it's been revealed that the King is planning for Beatrice to accompany him and Queen Camilla during the upcoming state visit of the Japanese Emperor next month. This move appears to be a clear indication of the trust and confidence the King has placed in the young princess.
However, it seems the Princess of Wales is not entirely receptive to the idea of Beatrice and her sister, Princess Eugenie, becoming more involved in the inner circle of the royal family. The report suggests that Kate is wary of this potential shift in the power dynamics within the institution.
In the past, royal author Tom Quinn has highlighted the concern that William and Kate have regarding an alliance between Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, Beatrice, and Eugenie. Quinn explained, "They sense that Beatrice and Eugenie feel that, as virtual outcasts themselves, they have far more in common with Harry and Meghan than with any other part of the family."
Despite the tensions within the royal family, the York sisters have maintained a close bond with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, even after the latter couple's highly publicized exit from the royal life.
