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Princess Eugenie denies she’s lazy despite claims she took 25 days off during first 10 weeks in new job

The 27-year old royal also insists that her job as associate director at a central London art gallery is not down to here 'title' and that she and 'works really hard'

PRINCESS Eugenie has denied she is lazy, insisting she “works really hard”.

The Queen’s granddaughter, 27, was said to have taken 25 days’ holiday in the first ten weeks of her  job.

 Princess Eugenie has denied she is lazy, insisting she 'works really hard'
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Princess Eugenie has denied she is lazy, insisting she 'works really hard'Credit: PA:Press Association
 Day at the races with mum, Eugenie and Fergie
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Day at the races with mum, Eugenie and FergieCredit: Rex Features

But she insists she earned her associate director position at the Hauser & Wirth contemporary art gallery in central London, which she started in 2015.

Eugenie has a degree in English and history of art from Newcastle University. But she said: “Whether you curtsy for someone or you don’t, you still work really hard and make an effort to get where you want to be.

“The reason I am in the art world is down to me, not because I have a title.

 Eugenie spotted leaving Loulou's private members club in Mayfair
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Eugenie spotted leaving Loulou's private members club in MayfairCredit: Splash News
 Prince Andrew with Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice
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Prince Andrew with Princess Eugenie and Princess BeatriceCredit: Max Mumby

“I think I am regarded in my job for doing my exams and learning the way I did.”

Eugenie also praised her understanding boss.

She said: “My boss is lovely and he understands very much when I want to take an afternoon or go away with family.

“There’s an understanding that goes both ways, I’m in service to my family and I love to support my grandmother.”

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