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Princess Beatrice among famous faces taking donations to commemorate people who died in 9/11

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Princess Beatrice was one of many celebrities who attended a charity day to help raise money in memory of those who died on 9/11.

The royal, 36, took part in the event at financial company BGC, who is based in New York and Canary Wharf, London.


The event is held to commemorate 658 Cantor Fitzgerald staff and 61 EuroBrokers employees who died in the attack on the World Trade Centre in New York on September 11, 2001.

It sees celebrities take to the trading floor where, under the guidance of brokers, they speak to clients over the phone in a bid to raise millions for charitable causes.

Princess Beatrice took calls on the floor

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\u200bPrincess Beatrice during the BGC annual charity day at Canary Wharf in London

Princess Beatrice during the BGC annual charity day at Canary Wharf in London

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Beatrice said: “I am thrilled to be here today celebrating the incredible work that charities do on a daily basis.

“The 30 charities represented here today support a wide range of important causes, from children in care to those in medical need, and have a positive impact on many different parts of the community. I am so pleased to be part of charity day and support these grassroots organisations.”

Also at the event were TV presenter Holly Willoughby, former England manager Gareth Southgate and Homeland star Damien Lewis.

Southgate, who departed as England manager this year after the Three Lions were defeated in the Euro 2024 final, posed with young fans. He was raising money for Help for Heroes, which supports the British Armed Forces community, along with cyclist Sir Mark Cavendish.

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The event is held annually in commemoration of BGC's 658 colleagues and the 61 Eurobrokers employees lost on 9/11\u200b

The event is held annually in commemoration of BGC’s 658 colleagues and the 61 Eurobrokers employees lost on 9/11

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\u200bHolly Willoughby during the BGC annual charity day at Canary Wharf

Holly Willoughby during the BGC annual charity day at Canary Wharf

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\u200bHomeland star Damian Lewis during the BGC annual charity day

Homeland star Damian Lewis during the BGC annual charity day

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\u200bGareth Southgate with 11-year-old Sophie Joscelyne during the BGC annual charity day

Gareth Southgate with 11-year-old Sophie Joscelyne during the BGC annual charity day

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Beatrice donned a cropped blazer jacket, decorated with gold buttons and a floaty A-line black and white spotty dress. She paired the vintage-style monochrome frock with shiny black heels and a matching clutch bag.

Yesterday afternoon, Princess Beatrice praised the “incredible” work of the Haven House Hospice in Woodford Green, London with her sister Princess Eugenie.

The pair made a visit to the charity organisation which works to “fund specialist care to children who have life-limiting or life-threatening conditions” where they attended a garden party and planted a commemorative tree.

Eugenie, 34, wrote: “It was so incredible to see the caring work they do and meet some of the children and families whose lives are changed by the care and support they receive here.”

Princess Beatrice and Princess EugeniePrincess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie step out at garden party as York sisters issue joint statementHaven House Children’s Hospice

Haven House Chief Executive Ralph Coulbeck said: “We are incredibly honoured to welcome Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie to our hospice.Their commitment to supporting children’s causes is truly inspiring, and their visit today has brought so much joy.

“The tree they planted will be a lasting symbol of hope and resilience for everyone who comes to our gardens.

“The Garden Party was a perfect way to say thank you to our supporters, it was a wonderful event and heartening to see so many of our children and families celebrating with us.”

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