Now Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have quit their roles as senior royals, sources say Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie will step in and take on their duties. And it’s a hasty move that has reportedly annoyed the departing couple – but thrilled Sarah Ferguson.
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‘The plan is to give Beatrice and Eugenie many if not all of the duties that Princess Harry and Duchess Meghan relinquished when they stepped down as senior members of the royal family,’ a source tells American OK!.
The insider claims that the news has infuriated Meghan and Harry, but pleased the princesses’ mother Sarah Ferguson, who had long been ‘plotting to propel her daughters to the royal forefront’.
‘They are two extremely trusted, dependable young ladies who’ve made no secret of their ambition for a greater role within the royal firm,’ says the source.
‘The Queen is happy to be giving her granddaughters a golden opportunity to step up and prove themselves for many years to come.’
Adding salt to Meghan and Harry’s wounds, according to the source it was Prince William who suggested giving the girls a bigger role.
‘He said they’ve more than proved themselves with dignity whenever they’ve performed public engagements,’ they said.
The girls are said to be very pleased with their new roles.
‘They’re very excited to take the family into a new era,’ the source notes.
Prince William’s wife Kate Middleton is also said to be delighted with the news.
‘As soon as William told her the news she reached out and congratulated the ladies.
‘Kate thinks the world of them and has no doubt they’ll make the monarchy proud.’
Sarah Ferguson has long been rumoured to be a driving force behind her daughters’ efforts to stay front and centre as a part of the royal family, amid reports that Prince Charles wants to cut them, and other minor royals, from the royal payroll once he ascends the throne.
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