Eugenie and Beatrice break royal protocol

ALONGSIDE their mother Sarah Ferguson, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie made a surprise break from royal rules.

IT’S a rule all royals must abide by, even the Queen.

But Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie have broken with royal protocol for a very good reason, signing their names for a charitable cause championed by their mother, Sarah Ferguson.

The Duchess of York revealed on Instagram that she and her daughters had signed their names on artwork created by UK contemporary artist Teddy M.

The painting features on one of Ed Sheeran’s guitars and is being auctioned off to benefit Children in Crisis, a charity championed by both Sarah and her daughters.

Traditionally royals have been forbidden from signing their names in order to avoid their signatures being duplicated for fraudulent activities or sold as forgeries.

Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie have broken royal protocol for a good cause. Picture: Chris Jackson/Getty Images

However The Express reports that Prince Harry has flouted the rule on at least one occasion, signing his name on the cast of a young girl who had fractured her arm in 2010.

During a visit with Cornwall flood victims in 2010, Prince Charles signed “Charles 2010” for a resident who had requested an autograph, The Telegraph reported.

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Meghan Markle stuck to the rules during a visit to Wales in January. Picture: Chris Jackson/Getty Images

It appears Meghan Markle has done a better job of following the rules than Harry during a visit to Wales in January.

Rather than writing her signature, the former actress had scribbled a short message for 10-year-old royal fan Caitlin Clarke.

Meghan Markle writes a message to 10 year old Caitlin Clarke as Prince Harry and his fiancé visit Cardiff Castle @GettyImages pic.twitter.com/Bc9UoFgvK6

— Chris Jackson (@ChrisJack_Getty) January 18, 2018