Princess Eugenie has stepped down as patron of Anti-Slavery International, the world's oldest human rights organization, following the release of Jeffrey Epstein files that have disgraced her father, Prince Andrew.
The decision comes after the US Department of Justice released millions of documents and emails relating to Epstein's role in sexual abuse and trafficking. Eugenie's profile has been removed from the charity's website, which previously praised her work against modern slavery.
Anti-Slavery International confirmed the end of the patronage, thanking the princess for her support. There is no suggestion of wrongdoing by Eugenie, her sister Beatrice, or their mother Sarah Ferguson in connection with Epstein.
Eugenie, who works as a director for Hauser & Wirth, co-founded the Anti-Slavery Collective in 2017. The charity's recent accounts showed higher spending on salaries than charitable programs, prompting concerns from the Charity Commission.
Eugenie became a patron of Anti-Slavery International in October 2019. The charity was founded in 1839 by Thomas Clarkson.
