Prince Charles encourages princesses to work

Britain's Prince Charles has reportedly advised his nieces Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie to get careers with large corporations.

Britain's Prince Charles thinks his nieces Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie need to get careers.

The heir to the throne has plans for a "slimmed down monarchy" which would see some of the lesser royals lose many of the benefits which come with being a member of the monarchy including their police protection and his brother Prince Andrew's daughters Beatrice and Eugenie are reportedly on his list.

A source told Britain's Daily Mail: "Andrew is very stubborn about this, just as he has been about them continuing to have police protection. His view is that as the current working members of the family age, Beatrice and Eugenie - who are fifth and sixth in the line of succession - will be required to have roles.

"Charles is doubtful and supports those who believe the girls need to make their own way in the world."

Former US President Bill Clinton's daughter Chelsea has been cited as an example to Andrew by advisors, who believe the best thing for his daughters would be to work for large corporations who could protect their privacy.

The source added: "Recently, the example of Chelsea Clinton was cited to Andrew. It was pointed out how she was often front-page news - like his daughters - until she went to work for management consultants McKinsey.

"The firm, he was told, not only provided her with a career, but could also protect her, so she was no longer so high profile. It was also explained that their protection worked in another way: by not tolerating a party lifestyle because it was bad for the company's image.

"The subtle message was that were the princesses to work for big companies, they would be told what they could or more importantly couldn't do in a way royal advisers cannot."