Princess Eugenie should quit "public life" as charity examined: Historian

Newsweek · May 15, 2026 · 999 words · By Jack Royston

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14 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“The Charity Commission, which regulates charities in England and Wales, said this week that it has opened what it calls a “regulatory compliance case” into the Anti-Slavery Collective following reports about how donations have been spent.”

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The provided web search results for this claim are generic pages about charity ratings and local charities in Arizona; none of them mention the Charity Commission opening a case into the Anti-Slavery Collective.

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web search NEUTRAL — You can use Charity Navigator to find and support thousands of charities that align with your passions and values. We use data from the IRS, partners, and the charities themselves to power our unbiase…
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web search NEUTRAL — Top 10 Best Charity in Gilbert, AZ - Last Updated November 2025 - Yelp - Open Arms Care Center, Vitalant Blood Donation- Chandler, Changing Lives Center, The Salvation Army Thrift Store & Donation Cen…
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“The charity has said it planned to spend the cash raised at the 2023 gala over three years before hosting another similar event, but had around £1 million left in 2025.”

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While Wikipedia confirms the existence of the Anti-Slavery Collective, none of the provided evidence mentions the specific financial figures or the 2025 balance of £1 million.

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web search NEUTRAL — The Anti-Slavery Collective is a United Kingdom-based charity launched in 2017 by Princess Eugenie and Julia de Boinville.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Anti-Slavery_Collective

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web search NEUTRAL — The Anti-Slavery Collective (TASC) focuses on tackling forced work in business supply chains. Labour exploitation is currently a high reward/low risk business for those who perpetuate it. It is also a…
https://theantislaverycollective.org/

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“U.K. charity law does not impose a fixed deadline for charities to spend donated money.”

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The evidence provided consists of general definitions of fundraising and unrelated housing law information; there is no specific evidence regarding UK charity law deadlines for spending donated money.

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web search NEUTRAL — Fundraising or fund-raising is the process of seeking and gathering voluntary financial contributions by engaging individuals, businesses, charitable foundations, or governmental agencies.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fundraising

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web search NEUTRAL — Save the Children is a leading humanitarian organization for children. Our charity has changed the lives of over 1 billion children in the U.S. and around the world.Tell Congress to Invest in Maternal…
https://www.savethechildren.org/

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web search NEUTRAL — We need to know this because housing laws differ between countries in the UK. We're here for everyone, but only with your help. Donate amount, suggest £50.
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“Attention to the issue was first drawn by the BBC back in October.”

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The search results only provide general information about the BBC as an organization; there is no evidence of a specific report from October regarding the Anti-Slavery Collective.

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web search NEUTRAL — Since 1 April 2014, it has also funded the BBC World Service (launched in 1932 as the BBC Empire Service), which broadcasts in 28 languages and provides comprehensive TV, radio, and online services in…
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web search NEUTRAL — Visit BBC for trusted reporting on the latest world and US news, sports, business, climate, innovation, culture and much more.
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web search NEUTRAL — The best of the BBC, with the latest news and sport headlines, weather, TV & radio highlights and much more from across the whole of BBC Online.
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“In March 2026, Eugenie stepped down as patron of Anti-Slavery International after seven years”

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The search results are entirely irrelevant, focusing on Princess Cruises rather than Princess Eugenie's role at Anti-Slavery International.

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web search NEUTRAL — May 2, 2026 · Explore the Princess Cruises fleet with detailed insights into all 17 ships, from the latest Sphere-class to the classic vessels.
https://www.travelandleisure.com/princess-cruises-ships-8557…

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“she founded [the Anti-Slavery Collective] in 2017 to raise awareness of modern slavery and sex trafficking”

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Wikipedia explicitly states that the Anti-Slavery Collective was launched in 2017 by Princess Eugenie and Julia de Boinville.

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“The charity raised approximately £1.5 million at its 2023 “Force for Freedom” gala, which featured a performance by the musician Sheeran”

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Vogue reports that the 'Force for Freedom' gala featured Ed Sheeran and raised over $1 million. Wikipedia confirms the existence of the Collective. While the exact figure of £1.5 million isn't explicitly stated in the snippet (it says 'over $1 million'), the event, the name, and the performer are confirmed.

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web search NEUTRAL — Ed Sheeran Serenaded the Crowd at The Anti-Slavery Collective’s Inaugural Force for Freedom Gala.In all, the evening raised over $1 million. "One in 150 people are in modern slavery, that’s more than …
https://www.vogue.com/slideshow/the-anti-slavery-collective-…

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“This money appeared in its 2024 accounts, which also listed expenditure of £378,500”

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The provided evidence does not contain the 2024 accounts or the specific expenditure figure of £378,500.

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web search NEUTRAL — Anti-slavery landmarks in Boston. by. Hastings, John K. (John King), 1854-1906.17. Sourcebibcitation. The Anti-Slavery Collection from Oberlin College.
https://archive.org/details/ASPC0023575100

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“Expenditure in 2025 came to around £301,000, including £191,500 on staff salaries and £97,000 on charitable programs”

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“New income in 2025 was around £92,000.”

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“The charity says that 50 million people live in modern slavery”

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“The charity's advisory board features prominent individuals, including former British Prime Minister Theresa May.”

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“Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Eugenie’s father, is under investigation by Thames Valley Police on suspicion of misconduct in public office over allegations he leaked confidential trade documents to Jeffrey Epstein.”

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“Virginia Giuffre also accused Mountbatten-Windsor of sexually assaulting her when she was a 17-year-old Epstein trafficking victim.”

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