Princess Beatrice's 6-word remark after King makes major decision following Andrew scandal

Princess Beatrice has spoken for the first time about her new role after her father, disgraced Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, was stripped of his titles and honours.

King Charles gave Beatrice an exciting new role as she has been appointed Deputy Patron of The Outward Bound Trust, six years after her father stepped down as its Royal Patron following the furore over his relationship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

Beatrice made a six-word remark about her new job, saying: "I feel incredibly inspired and grateful."

Andrew's replacement was also announced, his brother, Prince Edward, during a poignant event for the charity's supporters at St James's Palace in London on Thursday.

Beatrice, who had already served as a Trustee for the charity for six years, and Edward, are following in the footsteps of Prince Philip, who had a longstanding support for Outward Bound.

Following her recent appointment, the princess told the Mirror: "I feel incredibly inspired and grateful to have met so many young people like Sadie and Leo through the years that I've been a part of Outward Bound.

"They show us that anything is possible when you put your mind to it, and that what Outward Bound does, works.

"Working with The Duke of Edinburgh, we aim to continue the 80+ years of evidence which shows that adventure can build resilience, confidence and kindness in young people."

During the poignant event in London, Edward and Beatrice spoke to students from Walsall Academy in the West Midlands, who shared stories from their Outward Bound adventure in the Lake District earlier this year.

One of the students, Sadie, 18, gave Edward a rowan tree sapling - a symbol of strength, courage and resilience.

Leo, also 18, gave Beatrice a Celtic brooch, representing unity, continuity and good fortune.

It comes as Beatrice's father, Andrew, has been summoned to appear before the US Congress for questioning over his links to Epstein.

The formal request, sent via a letter asking Andrew to appear before the US Congress, came just days after the disgraced royal was stripped of his titles and honours due to his links to Epstein.