Get to know the Queen's granddaughter Princess Beatrice

As seventh-in-line to the British throne and one of the Queen's eight grandchildren, Princess Beatrice is a key member of the Mountbatten-Windsor clan. <p>Now 29, the redheaded beauty is carving out a name for herself in the business world and taking on more charitable responsibilities, just like her parents and grandparents. </p> Click through for fun facts about Princess Beatrice of York.
<h4>Princess Beatrice was...</h4> ... born on Aug 8 1988 at London's Portland Hospital. She is the first child of Prince Andrew and his former wife Sarah, Duchess of York. <p>Photo: © Tim Graham/Getty Images
<h4>Princess Beatrice is...</h4> ...the Queen's fifth eldest grandchild. She is said to have a close relationship with her grandmother and was even tasked with helping renovate the Queen's childhood playhouse located on the grounds of Windsor Great Park. Here, Beatrice, aged three, joins the Queen at the Royal Windsor Horse show. <p>Photo: © Tim Graham/Getty Images
<h4>Princess Beatrice was a ...</h4> ... student at the University of London's Goldsmiths College. While there she received a degree in history before graduating in 2011. <p>Photo: © Dan Kitwood/Getty Images
<h4>Princess Beatrice has pursued...</h4> ... a variety of careers since graduating from the University of London. She dabbled in fashion and marketing before landing a job as a strategist at a global company specializing in call centres. She is also keen to take on a larger role in the Royal Family, and has been using her platform to raise awareness for causes close to her heart, including research and treatment for dyslexia. <p>Photo: © Ian Nicholson - WPA Pool/Getty Images
<h4>Princess Beatrice is...</h4> ... the older sister of Princess Eugenie of York. The sister act are frequently spotted sitting side-by-side at fashion shows around the world and often team up to lend their support to charity events. <p>Photo: © Nick Harvey/WireImage
<h4>Princess Beatrice had...</h4> ...a small role in 2009's <em>The Young Victoria</em>. Her mother, Sarah Ferguson, acted as a producer on the historical drama, which starred Emily Blunt in the titular role. <p>Beatrice and her sister Eugenie joined their mother at the film's premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2009.</p> Photo: © Jim Ross/Getty Images
<h4>Princess Beatrice has...</h4> ... completed numerous marathons in her young life. She became the first royal to complete the London Marathon in 2010 and often participates in the Lady Garden 5K & 10K Run in support of the Silent No More Gynaecological Cancer Fund. <p>Photo: © Indigo/Getty Images
<h4>Princess Beatrice is...</h4> ... friends with stars like Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher, as well as singers James Blunt and Ed Sheeran. Earlier this year, the royal made headlines when it was reported that she accidentally cut Ed's face with a sword while performing a "knighting ceremony" during a party. <p>The redheaded beauty is also very close friends with designer Misha Nonoo, who is reportedly responsible for introducing Meghan Markle to Prince Harry! </p> Photo: © Getty Images
<h4>Princess Beatrice is...</h4> ... looking for love. Prince William's cousin is living the single life after splitting from her boyfriend Dave Clark. The duo announced their breakup in 2016 after ten years of dating. <p>Photo: © David M. Benett/Getty Images for The Serpentine
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