Princess Eugenie has recently shared a touching social media post in honor of her son Ernest on his third birthday, featuring affectionate moments captured in photos. The post showcased Eugenie planting a loving kiss on her son’s cheek, as well as snapshots of Ernest engaged in playful activities, including playing football and holding hands with his older brother August. Eugenie’s heartfelt tribute described Ernest as a vibrant and fearless child who brings joy with his infectious smile and charismatic presence.
The post received an outpouring of well-wishes from hundreds of followers, celebrating Ernest’s special day. Notably, the photos and captions made no mention of Eugenie’s parents, Andrew Mountbatten Windsor and Sarah Ferguson. This omission follows previous reports suggesting that Eugenie and her sister Beatrice have distanced themselves from their parents due to ongoing controversies surrounding their connections to Jeffrey Epstein.
Andrew, who was stripped of his titles by the King and faced allegations of misconduct, has denied any wrongdoing related to his association with Epstein. Eugenie and Beatrice opted to skip a traditional royal event on Easter Sunday, supported by Charles, in light of the public scrutiny surrounding their father. The princesses themselves have faced scrutiny after their names appeared in documents related to Epstein’s case.
Ernest, born in 2023, holds the 14th position in the line of succession to the throne, while August currently occupies the 13th spot. Recently, Buckingham Palace announced that Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, are expecting their third child this summer, much to the delight of the royal family. The forthcoming addition, anticipated to be the 15th in line to the throne, signifies another joyful milestone for the family.
The new baby, who will not bear an HRH title, will become the fifth grandchild of Andrew and Sarah, following the birth of Princess Beatrice’s daughter last year. The announcement of the pregnancy is seen as a supportive gesture from Buckingham Palace towards Eugenie amid the ongoing controversies involving her father. Jack Brooksbank celebrated his 40th birthday recently, with Eugenie marking the occasion by sharing beachside photos of him on her Instagram story.
The couple tied the knot at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, in 2018. This latest news adds to the anticipation surrounding the growing royal family and the joyous moments ahead for Eugenie and her loved ones.