Princess Eugenie has celebrated the arrival of a new year with a poignant collection of family photographs from 2021, amid growing pressure on her father Prince Andrew following the conviction of Ghislaine Maxwell.
The Queen’s granddaughter, 31, took to Instagram to share memorable moments from the past year, which saw both the arrival of her first baby son August, but also the death of the Duke of Edinburgh.
She also remembered her husband Jack Brooksbank’s father, George Brooksbank. He died days prior to his grandson’s Christening in November.
The collection included a first look inside baby August’s Baptism at the All Saints Chapel in Windsor Great Park, which was shared with Zara and Mike Tindall’s son Lucas.
Princess Eugenie has celebrated the arrival of a new year with a poignant collection of family photographs from 2021 including sweet family snaps with husband Jack Brooksbank
This collection featured a glimpse inside August’s baptism at Windsor Great Park’s All Saints Chapel. It was also shared with Zara Tindall and Mike Tindall’s son Lucas.
Eugenie was blessed with her first child, August Philip Hawke Brooksbank. Jack, 11th in the line, welcomed Jack at London’s Portland Hospital on February 9, 2009.
In addition to the photos, she also wrote “Happy New Years to all.. Goodbye 2020.” An amazing year, one that saw us blessed with our son and our family expand with new members. But also one that brought out some of our brightest and most important lights. We will always hold you in our hearts.
Eugenie was blessed with her first child, August Philip Hawke Brooksbank. Jack, 11th in the line for the throne.
He shared these adorable photographs of her and she walking along with him The Queen’s 9th great-grandchild, it is believed that he was taken on the grounds of Frogmore Cottage where the couple currently live.
She also shared sweet selfies with Jack, her husband whom she married in an October 2018 ceremony at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle.
Eugenie also gave a glimpse into the rare double royal christening in Windsor which saw August baptised alongside his second cousin, Lucas in the presence of the Queen, who at the time was on doctors’ orders to rest for more than a month.
Also, the royal celebrated the birth her lovely sister Princess Beatrice’s baby girl Sienna. The baby was born at Chelsea and Westminster Hospitals in September.
They shared cute pictures of them walking together – her ninth great grandchild and Queen Elizabeth’s ninth – along with Jack. These photos were taken at Windsor, where Jack was a guest.
The royal also posted an image of Jack’s father George Brooksbank, who sadly died earlier this year, with his brother Thomas
Also, the royal shared adorable selfies of Jack and her husband in an intimate ceremony held at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle.
While Eugenie had much to celebrate this year, she also shared some of the more difficult moments of the year – posting an image of her grandparents the Queen and Prince Philip.
The touching picture, taken by the Countess of Wessex, shows the couple at one of their ‘happy places’ – the Coyles of Muick hills close to Balmoral, where they enjoyed walking and picnics throughout their long lives together.
Eugenie, the mother of Prince Philip and who was 99 years old at this time, posted a picture of Jack’s father George with Thomas earlier in this year.
This year has been particularly hard for Princess Andrew. His association with Virginia Giuffre, an alleged victim of sex traficking, is causing growing scandal.
Ms Giuffre claims that Andrew made her have sex after they had sex in Tramp’s nightclub. This is an accusation which the Duke of York vigorously denies.
The Queen’s ninth great-grandchild, she shared cute pictures of herself walking alongside her son. These photos were taken at Frogmore Cottage where they are now living.
A touching picture, taken by the Countess of Wessex, shows the Queen and Prince Philip at one of their ‘happy places’ – the Coyles of Muick hills close to Balmoral, where they enjoyed walking and picnics throughout their long lives together
After his lawyers failed on technicalities to dismiss the complaint, however, the Duke and Duchess of York were hit with a major legal problem in civil proceedings. He hoped that the matter would be resolved by his legal team, who claimed neither Ms Giuffre and the prince were American residents, so the US courts are not able to handle the case.
Prince Andrew is one of a number of prominent men linked to Epstein or Maxwell. Maxwell is currently facing up to 65 year in federal prison after being convicted on six counts for sex trafficking.
Yesterday night Prince Andrew’s family displayed a united front when they were seen for the first times since Ghislaine Maxwell, the Duke of York’s friend and confidante for sex traficking was convicted.
While strolling in Verbier’s exclusive Swiss ski resort Verbier, Beatrice and Eugenie joined arms with the Duchess and Jack Brooksbank.
They appeared in good spirits, despite growing scandal over the Duke of York’s involvement with Virginia Giuffre, a victim of sextrafficking.
It is believed that the entire family traveled to Switzerland for Boxing Day, while Prince Andrew remained at Windsor’s Royal Lodge.
She also shared a photo of the footprints of baby Sienna with Princess Beatrice, her sister.
Eugenie shared this picture with August, her newborn son, after Prince Philip.
When approached on the streets, she declined to speak about the recent developments.
The 62 year-old simply stated, “We are on a family vacation.”
According to Sunday Times reports, Royal courtiers discuss plans to deprive Prince Andrew of his Duke-of-York title in the event that he loses the Virginia Giuffre lawsuit.
Others ideas being considered by Royal households include asking the Duke for an “internal exile” and asking him not to have any ties to charities.
Ms Giuffre states that Prince Andrew abused her three more times as a teenager. The Duke denies the allegations and is seeking unspecified damages. In the aftermath of his disastrous Newsnight interview, the Duke decided to resign from all public duties “for the foreseeable future” because of his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.
According to a source, “If…” [Prince Andrew]The case is lost. Now the problem is, what should you do? He would have to give up his title, but you can’t force him to resign.
Insiders close to the Royals claimed it would prove difficult to convince the Queen of the removal of the title Duke of York, as it was a title held by George VI (her father) before he became the king, and that she had bestowed the title on her son. According to the Sunday Times, he had ‘disgraced this title’.
Buckingham Palace spokesperson said about claims that Duke may lose his title, “This is speculation. The comments are not supported by facts.” The Duke of Edinburgh is currently a legal issue that we cannot comment on.
According to defense sources, there is also speculation that the Duke may be being pressured to quit his military positions. According to Sunday People, military chiefs believe he’ll resign in order for the Queen not to have his honorary titles stripped.
Senior Army commanders feel it’s not possible for Andrew to continue his position as colonel in chief of the nine military units, regiments and corps, due to the Duke’s friendship with Epstein, Maxwell and Maxwell.