King Charles III has a soft spot for Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie. According to a source, His Majesty hasn't ruled out giving Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson's daughters larger roles within The Firm despite the fallout from their parents' ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

MORE: Follow Wonderwall on MSN for more top news Will / MEGA TheMegaAgency.com Charles' fondness for Beatrice and Eugenie Although the former Duke and Duchess of York were stripped of their titles and banished from royal life, Charles won't let scandal keep Beatrice and Eugenie from working for the family in a larger capacity. "It was something that was being looked at before recent events, but despite what has happened with Andrew, it's not off the cards," an insider told Vanity Fair. "Whatever people might think of Andrew, the girls are kind, hardworking and want to help if they can," the source added. "The monarch is fond of his nieces and doesn't want them to suffer because of their father's downfall." AH2/ZJE/Mandatory Credit: Photo Pool/Anwar Hussein Collection/WENN/Newscom/The Mega Agency Charles 'testing' Beatrice and Eugenie The king is reportedly "testing the water" to gauge public reaction to his nieces - who are not working royals - despite the drama surrounding their mom and dad. "There was no deal struck about the future for Beatrice and Eugenie. They are private individuals in that respect, but there have been talks for some time about using them when and if there is a need," a second source told the publication. "For their part, they have let it be known that they are more than willing to do public duties if and when they can to support the king," the insider said. ZWAA/Mandatory Credit: Will Alexander/WENN/Newscom/The Mega Agency Eugenie's role in Charles' mentor foundation Eugenie recently signed on to serve as a mentor for Charles' foundation to help others achieve success. "It was fantastic to spend more time with the 35 under 35, who are such an incredible group of talented young people," the art director said in a statement. "I have enjoyed getting to know them better and hearing about their work and aspirations and look forward to supporting their journeys into the future," she continued. "My career has been shaped by a passion for the arts, so it's a pleasure to be working with The King's Foundation to support this inspirational group of artists and creatives," she added. Mirrorpix / MEGA Charles wants to protect Beatrice and Eugenie Royal expert Ingrid Seward believes Charles will make sure Beatrice and Eugenie continue to feel supported. "What it means to my mind, is that the king is determined to embrace his nieces, both Beatrice and Eugenie, and bring them into the royal fold in a way where they don't feel they're just being gratuitously pulled in, but they're actually doing something for it," the commentator told The Sun. "I think that Charles feels quite responsible for these two girls, because it's been a hideous time for them. Really hideous," she continued. "They've both got young children and I know they've got supportive husbands, but they've both got young children and I think it's been very, very difficult." ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA TheMegaAgency.com Keeping Beatrice and Eugenie a part of the family As Beatrice and Eugenie navigate their parents' downfall, the two will retain their titles and still be allowed to help The Firm. "This is the very kind side of the king, to embrace them and give them something that they can actually do, so they don't feel that they're just lucky if they go there for Christmas lunch, sort of thing," Seward said. "They're actually part of the royal family, and they can do their bit, which I think is important to them," she added. The post Charles 'testing the water' to see how Beatrice and Eugenie are received appeared first on Wonderwall.com.