Princess Beatrice has been pictured dining in London with Dustee Jenkins, a top Spotify executive known for her crisis management expertise. The 38-year-old royal, who has been dealing with the fallout of her parents' connection to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, has kept a relatively low profile recently.
Ms Jenkins, regarded as one of the most esteemed women in tech, was joined by Beatrice's husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi. The royal couple appeared in high spirits as they dined with Dustee at London's Michelin-starred Dorian restaurant in Notting Hill.
Evening celebration and recent events
Dustee was seen blowing out birthday candles during the evening. The outing comes just days after reports that Beatrice's mother, Sarah Ferguson, is planning to release a tell-all memoir amid the Epstein scandal.
It remains to be seen whether Ms Jenkins, who lives in New York City, could help Beatrice or any of the Yorks with their reputations. A source who knows Dustee told The Mail on Sunday: "She's an old hand at crisis management. Dustee would be a natural person for Beatrice, or any of the Yorks, to turn to for reputational management."
Context and background
The appearance also follows the Duke and Duchess of Sussex ending their contract with Spotify, with Meghan Markle having released her podcast series on the platform.
Speaking of Sarah, a source recently said she is "on a mission" to restore her reputation and is reportedly in need of money. One Hollywood source said the former duchess has been "in discussions" about telling her story, perhaps in a big sit-down interview or a documentary.
