Princess Eugenie has stepped down from her role as patron of AntiSlavery International, which is recognized as the world's oldest human rights organization. This decision comes in the wake of the U.S. Department of Justice's release of documents and emails pertaining to Jeffrey Epstein, linked to serious allegations of sexual abuse and trafficking. The controversy surrounding her father, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, has drawn significant public scrutiny, making her position as a charity patron increasingly untenable.

AntiSlavery International acknowledged Eugenie's contributions over the past seven years and expressed gratitude for her support in fighting modern slavery. However, following these revelations and the subsequent impact on her family's reputation, the organization has opted to remove her profile from their website, which previously highlighted her advocacy efforts. The charity conveyed hope that Eugenie would continue her personal commitment to the cause after their patronage ended.

It is important to note that there are no allegations of wrongdoing against Eugenie, her sister Princess Beatrice, or their mother Sarah Ferguson concerning the scandal involving Epstein. Nevertheless, in the current climate, associations with them could be perceived unfavorably, prompting Eugenie to step back from her public role in the charity.