Princess Eugenie has been praised for ‘getting on with it’ as she reveals she made a secret visit to charity last Monday.
Princess Eugenie has said she is ‘grateful’ she made a secret stop at the Salvation Army last week to meet survivors of modern slavery – and royal fans have praised her for her dedication to her work.
The 34-year-old, co-founder of the Anti-Slavery Collective, wore a low-key outfit in a khaki bomber jacket and black leggings as she visited the Salvation Army headquarters in south London on Monday, September 30.
The princess talked about her visit on Instagram: ‘Listening to the survivors and hearing their stories makes this work seem as urgent and important as ever.
“It also reminds me why Jules and I started The Anti-Slavery Collective in the first place.”
Together with Julia de Boinville, Eugenie founded the Anti-Slavery Collective in 2017 with the mission ‘to eradicate modern slavery for an estimated 50 million people’.
Princess Eugenie will visit the Salvation Army headquarters in London on Monday, September 30
Eugenie wears a khaki bomber jacket with sequin embellishments on the shoulder and subtle gold jewelry as she meets survivors of modern slavery
The Collective works with policymakers, businesses and survivors ‘to co-develop solutions to combat modern slavery and human trafficking’ through three pillars: awareness, education and corporate responsibility.
During Monday’s visit, Eugenie was accompanied by John Schultz, Chief Legal and Operating Officer of Hewlett Packard, board member of the Anti-Slavery Collective.
Eugenie continued in her Instagram post: ‘The Salvation Army does incredible work supporting survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking.
‘They provide specialist support to protect and care for all adult survivors of modern slavery in England and Wales through a government contract first awarded in 2011.’
In the comments, one enthusiastic royal watcher wrote: ‘The Salvation Army are amazing and so are you.’
Another said: ‘She’s getting on with it without making it all about her. Well done.’
It’s no surprise that Princess Eugenie, who has been an ambassador for the Blue Marine Foundation since 2021, is environmentally conscious when it comes to fashion choices.
It appears the Duke and Duchess of York’s daughter has worn the khaki jacket seen at the Salvation Army before, at the Invictus Games in September 2014.
Eugenie attended the final concert more than a decade ago wearing the military-style jacket in support of her cousin Prince Harry.
The late Queen’s 34-year-old granddaughter speaks to survivors of modern slavery in her role as co-founder of the Anti-Slavery Collective. To the right of the princess is John Schultz (center left)
Princess Eugenie attends the final concert of the Invictus Games at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on September 14, 2014
Princess Eugenie is no stranger to the Salvation Army. She has publicly supported the charity since 2020, visiting their various safe houses in 2020, 2021 and 2022.
“I was so grateful to be invited back to The Salvation Army headquarters last Monday,” she said on Instagram today.
The royal family has always interacted with survivors of modern slavery in more informal settings. So far, she has taken art classes as well as singing sessions.
Last week’s visit comes after Princess Eugenie congratulated her sister Princess Beatrice after news of her pregnancy was announced.
The late queen’s granddaughter, 36, and husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, 40, who already share daughter Sienna, three, are preparing to welcome a new addition to their family in 2025.
Using her affectionate nickname for her older sister, Eugenie wrote on her Instagram account: ‘Congratulations Beabea.
“So I’m looking forward to more on this journey of motherhood together. And adding another little one to the gang.”
Posting a lovely selection of family photos, she added: ‘I couldn’t find a single group photo of us. This one from Christmas 2022 will have to do. Xxxx.”