Speaking on The Times podcast The Royals with Roya and Kate, royal editor Kate Mansey recalled arriving for a scheduled meeting with Ferguson, only to be surprised by Beatrice’s presence.
“It was talks about talks… So I’d gone to seen Sarah Ferguson, as arranged, to talk about the possibility of doing an interview, and to my great surprise, Princess Beatrice was there,” she said.
“And not just that – she wanted a sit in on the meeting too.”
Beatrice’s Unexpected Role
At first, Mansey assumed the unexpected appearance might lead to an opportunity to interview Beatrice as well. However, it quickly became clear the princess had a different purpose.
Rather than participating casually, Beatrice took on a more structured role—quietly observing, taking notes, and stepping in to clarify her mother’s thoughts throughout the conversation.
“She (Beatrice) sat and she took notes. I thought it was fascinating how she interacted, she’s super smart, she was kind of analysing everything Sarah Ferguson was saying and kind of clarifying,” Mansey explained.