Princess Eugenie takes on a new role in the upcoming ITV1 documentary My National Gallery, which celebrates the 200th anniversary of the National Gallery.
Set to premiere on December 30, the program marks two centuries since the gallery first opened its doors in 1824 and features contributions from such luminaries as Claudia Winkleman and Michael Palin.
The 34-year-old princess, who has a deep passion for art, reflects on her personal connection to the gallery.
Speaking in the documentary, Eugenie shares memories of her school days, where art played a central role, and fondly recalls sketching at the National Gallery during visits.
Her artistic pursuits continued throughout her academic journey, culminating in 2012 with a 2:1 degree in English Literature and History of Art from Newcastle University. Since 2017, she has been the director of the prestigious London art gallery Hauser & Wirth.
In promotional images for the documentary, Eugenie is posed next to an important piece of artwork, wearing an elegant tailcoat and silver pendant.
She singles out Antonio de Correggio’s The Madonna of the Basket as a particularly meaningful work, explaining how it resonated with her artistic interests and connection to the gallery.
Through My National Gallery, Princess Eugenie joins other members of the Royal Family, including Prince William and Queen Camilla, in celebrating the cultural significance of this iconic institution by sharing their personal journeys with art.
“I’m Eugenie and I work at Houser & Worth, a contemporary gallery in London,” she explains in a social media post promoting the documentary.
“I chose the Correggio Madonna of the Basket and it’s from 1524.”
The Princess reflects on the artwork’s historic journey to its current home at the National Gallery.
“Who knows its journey, how it reached us, but it is here and we are able to appreciate it,” he said.