@Viviennemary
I absolutely agree that Beatrice and Eugenie can't be in any way held responsible for their fathers behaviour. I'd be happy to see them take on royal duties. They will know the ropes and what is expected. I didn't used to like them that much but I think they would do well now they are more mature and hopefully have given up wearing ridiculous hats!
I agree and since they use the title ‘Princess’ it perhaps makes them sound more royal to some people than eg Lady Louise, who is equally entitled to the title but doesn’t use it.
I’m not sure how much work Harry and Meghan did for the RF. Harry only became a full time working member in recent years and seemed to mainly support the military, whereas Meghan had only just joined. I wonder whether they still hadn’t really found their causes to support before making the decision to leave, and as a result there isn’t much for others to cover at the moment. That time will come when HMQ is no longer here and perhaps Charles, Anne and maybe Edward and Sophie aren’t young enough to continue working to the same extent they have.
I know Charles wanted a slimmed down monarchy but if Harry and Meghan don’t return and being up Archie privately (and any other child they may have), it means the entire responsibility could end up falling on William, Kate and their three children. The fact that seems so unrealistic, is what makes me think Beatrice and Eugenie could have a greater role in the future.
As a side note, I’ve come around to their hats. I recall Beatrice selling one to raise money for charity which was a kind gesture.