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This may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. More info × Group 28 Thank you for subscribing! We have more newsletters Show Me No thanks, close See our Privacy Notice Princess Eugenie's upcoming birthday celebration will be a low-key affair according to Paul Burrell, former butler to the late Princess Diana and footman for Queen Elizabeth II. The princess, who is the younger daughter of Prince Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, is expected to spend her special day in the company of her family, including her husband Jack Brooksbank and their children; four-year-old August and one-year-old Ernest.
Speaking on behalf of Slingo, Burrell exclusively told Reach PLC: "I think she'll have a very quiet celebration, I don't think it's going to be much of a loud bash. "There isn't much flavour for her to have a big celebration, not much appetite." Princess Beatrice and Eugenie are believed to be spending more time with Prince Andrew than before (Image: GETTY) He added: "I think it'll be a very quiet one behind closed doors, I don't think it will be much of an event.
I think it's going to pass quietly." Additionally, Burrell dispelled any speculation about Princess Eugenie rising to a more prominent position within the Royal Family when her cousin, Prince William , ascends to the throne. Speaking earnestly, Burrell said: "As for her taking on a more senior role when Prince William becomes King, I think that's a non-starter.
" He further shared insights on the Royal succession plans, stating, "William wants a slimmed down monarchy, much the same as his father, they're singing from the same hymn sheet." Burrell concluded: "By the time William becomes King, he has said himself he wants the monarchy to be small, smaller than his father's court. He wants royalty to be spelled with a small 'r'.
Diana, Princess of Wales, and Paul Burrell shortly before her death in 1997 (Image: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire) "I don't think there is a real opportunity for Eugenie to break into a senior royal role." Paul's comments come in the wake of Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams' assertions to GB News that Eugenie and her elder sister Princess Beatrice, 36, are unlikely to ascend to senior working roles within the Royal Family due to the "toxic" York brand. Beatrice and Eugenie share a close bond with their father Prince Andrew, who relinquished his Royal duties in 2019, following a calamitous Newsnight interview where he discussed his association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
In a separate controversy, the Duke of York was implicated in court documents alleging his close connection to a Chinese businessman, banned from the UK on accusations of espionage back in December. Andrew, however, maintains that he has "ceased all contact" with the individual. Story Saved You can find this story in My Bookmarks.
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