Princess Beatrice recently attended the Flash Stock Music Festival at Englefield Estate in Berkshire as a VIP guest.
The event honored the late Caroline Flack, a beloved British television presenter and former girlfriend of Prince Harry. The festival has raised over £495,000 for mental health initiatives in memory of Flack, who tragically passed away in 2020. Beatrice looked stylish in a puff-sleeved tea dress from Bla London, paired with a green crossbody bag by Sophie Stury and a cropped denim jacket from Alice and Olivia. She completed her summer ensemble with a blooming flower crown, coordinating with her friend and TV presenter Natalie Pinkham, featuring vibrant hot pink and cherry red flowers.
Caroline Flack was known for hosting popular shows like "Love Island" and "The X Factor." She passed away at the age of 40, two months after being charged with assaulting her boyfriend, Lewis Burton, in December 2019. A coroner later ruled that while Flack’s fluctuating mental state was a significant factor, the certainty of prosecution and ensuing media scrutiny were primary reasons for her taking her life. At the charity music festival, Caroline’s mother, Christine Flack, delivered an emotional speech about her daughter, highlighting her infectious laugh and thanking everyone for making the festival a special celebration of her life.
Prince Harry mentioned his brief relationship with Caroline Flack in his 2023 autobiography "Spare." Once close to Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, Harry has reportedly drifted apart from them recently. The York sisters, Beatrice and Eugenie, have allegedly pledged their allegiance to one side in the ongoing rift between Prince William and Harry. An insider noted that Beatrice and Eugenie were once the closest allies Harry and Meghan Markle had within the royal family, with Eugenie even visiting them in California. However, in recent months, the sisters have shown more public support for the royals, attending events such as the Buckingham Palace Garden Party. A source told Bella magazine that Beatrice and Eugenie have firmly pledged their allegiance to the royal family and have not communicated with the Sussexes for quite a while. They are nowhere near as close as they once were.
This sentiment was echoed at Royal Ascot, where the York princesses were seen enjoying the event with other royals. Eugenie expressed her delight at supporting her cousin William at a palace celebration in May, stating, "I was delighted to support my family and meet some special individuals at the Buckingham Palace Garden Party." Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams remarked on the York sisters' visible support, stating, "This was unquestionably a show of solidarity with the heir to the throne, Prince William, who is currently not on speaking terms with his errant brother. Until it’s resolved, Beatrice and Eugenie, who conceivably could act as go-betweens, are undoubtedly supporting William."
Although Beatrice and Eugenie are not working royals, they often attend large-scale royal events in a private capacity. Eugenie, once described as Harry’s best friend within the royal family, previously shared a strong bond with her cousin. Harry’s memoir "Spare" recounts Meghan’s positive first meeting with Eugenie, unlike the discomfort felt by William and Princess Catherine. However, the recent shift in allegiances indicates a changing dynamic within the royal family. As Beatrice and Eugenie distance themselves from Harry, it reflects the broader complexities and evolving relationships within the House of Windsor. Princess Beatrice’s appearance at the Flash Stock Music Festival and her recent actions underscore her commitment to the royal family, marking a clear distance from Prince Harry amid ongoing tensions.
