Princess Eugenie of York celebrated her 34th birthday this weekend, and marked the occasion with a tender photo on her Instagram account, where she has more than 1.8 million followers.
The image shows the princess holding her 9-month-old son, Ernest George Ronnie, aloft, accompanied by the heartfelt reflection:
“The best gift of all are my boys… so on this birthday I cherish family and loved ones,” Eugenie wrote.
Princess Eugenie’s children
In addition to Ernest, Princess Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, are also parents to 3-year-old August Philip Hawke.
The couple, who tied the knot in a royal ceremony at Windsor Castle in October 2018, have shared their family bliss with the world.
The wedding of Princess Eugenie of York and Jack Brooksbank was a royal event filled with charm and celebration.
The couple exchanged vows in Windsor Castle’s historic St. George’s Chapel in a ceremony that captured the attention of royalty and celebrities alike.
Princess Eugenie, stunning in a gown that eschewed the traditional veil to proudly display a scar from a previous operation, and Jack Brooksbank, beaming with happiness, said “I do” in front of more than 800 guests, including a number of celebrities.
After the ceremony, the newlyweds and their guests enjoyed a reception hosted by Queen Elizabeth at the Royal Lodge, followed by an outdoor party with rides, food trucks and cocktails.
The official wedding photos reflected the joy and togetherness of two families, with memorable images of the bride and groom with their loved ones and the wedding party of children, including Prince George and Princess Charlotte.
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At the moment, they are not expected to become parents again and are enjoying quality time with their two little ones.
Princess Eugenie’s birthday
Princess Eugenie’s virtual birthday party was accompanied by warm messages from other members of the royal family.
Sarah Ferguson, Eugenie’s mother, shared a post on Instagram expressing her pride in the woman her daughter has become.
“Happy birthday to my amazing daughter @princesseugenie,” Fergie, 64, wrote alongside a photo of the mother-daughter pair. “I am so proud of the incredible woman you have grown into.”
“You continue to amaze me every day with your hard work, grace, kindness and care for others,” the Duchess of York continued. “You will always be my silly, sweet, clever and thoughtful girl. I love you, Eugenie. Happy birthday.”
Princess Eugenie and her sister, Princess Beatrice, have been a huge support to their mother after Ferguson revealed she had been diagnosed with skin cancer.
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What did Princess Eugenie say about motherhood?
As for motherhood, Princess Eugenie spoke candidly about her experience during an appearance on the Table Manners podcast.
She detailed the pressure she felt to “lose the pregnancy weight” after giving birth to Ernest in May 2023.
The princess also discussed the pressure of growing up under public scrutiny and how it has affected her relationship with body image, admitting that it has “definitely caused some issues around my relationship with having to look a certain way.”
This birthday for Princess Eugenie celebrates not only another year of life, but also the strength and honesty with which she faces the challenges of motherhood and public life.
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Princess Eugenie’s Net Worth
According to the website Celebrity Net Worth, Princess Eugenie’s fortune is estimated at one million dollars, a figure considered low compared to expectations for a royal.
Her grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, was known to be one of the richest monarchs in the world, with a fortune estimated at $600 million.
However, Marie Claire magazine has revealed that the princess has a fortune of about $4.8 million.
This sum comes from a trust set up by the Queen Mother on behalf of her great-grandchildren.
The princess is also the beneficiary of a trust fund set up by her mother, Sarah Ferguson.