Beatrice Elizabeth Mary, born 8 August 1988, is the eldest daughter of the Duke of York, and Sarah, Duchess of York. She is fifth in line to the throne. As a male-line grandchild of The Queen, she is styled Her Royal Highness, with the title Princess.

Beatrice was educated at Upton House School in Windsor and Coworth Park School in Surrey. Her secondary education was at St George's School in Ascot, where she graduated with A-levels in drama, history and film studies. She went to Goldsmith's College, University of London, in 2008, taking a joint honours degree in history and the history of ideas  - she will graduate in 2011.

Beatrice's life has been comparatively free from media intrusion. She has attended a number of official royal occasions, such as the Trooping the Colour and The Queen's 80th Birthday. She and her sister were also guests at the Concert for Diana in 2007, organised by their cousins William and Harry.

She has expressed an interest in working for charity, has appeared as a non-speaking extra in the film The Young Victoria, based on the early years of her great-great-great-great grandmother, and has worked as a sales clerk at Selfridges.

She enjoys polo, riding, skiing, roller blading and golf.

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