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Princess Eugenie has marked her 35th birthday today with a sweet snap of her and her two young sons.
In the heartwarming photo posted on Instagram, the royal is seated at a picnic table with August, four, and Ernest, two.
The princess, who is the youngest daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, is smiling widely in the picture and looking straight at the camera.
Her little boys are sat across the table with their backs turned to the photographer.
Dressed in pale blue jeans and a black, pinstriped jacket with pockets on the front and epaulettes fastened to the shoulders, Princess Beatrice’s sister looks happy and at ease in the domestic setting.
The toy diggers nearby and the plates of food set before August and Ernest suggest the three were enjoying an al fresco lunch in the grounds of their Old Windsor home when they were caught on camera, presumably by Eugenie’s husband and the boys’ father, Jack Brooksbank, 38.
While their eldest son, August, is dressed in pale jeans and a navy hoodie, the couple’s youngest, Ernest, is wearing a blue tracksuit featuring Mickey Mouse.
Although August’s face is completely obscured, Ernest’s profile is visible in the picture, leading royal fans to note his resemblance to his mother, an art director at the Hauser & Wirth gallery.
Princess Eugenie is pictured with her two sons, August (left), four, and Ernest (right), two
The daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, Eugenie is married to Jack Brooksbank, 38
Royal fans commented on the physical similarity between Eugenie and her youngest son, Ernest
One fan commented: ‘Happy birthday. Enjoy your day. Your younger one looks like you even from the side. Love the little bench and table too.’
Someone else agreed: ‘Gosh your youngest looks so much like you even from the side’.
A third fan acknowledged Eugenie’s philanthropic work, writing: ‘A very happy birthday to you, Princess Eugenie! Thank you for all that you do for the ocean’.
The photograph, which amassed almost 26,000 likes at the time of writing, attracted a number of other comments, the vast majority of which were celebratory in tone.
March has been a fun-filled month for Eugenie, with her attending Cheltenham Festival’s ‘Style Wednesday’ 10 days ago along with cousin Zara Tindall and Queen Camilla.
The three royals joined a rather chilly Cheltenham for day two of the festival – traditionally dubbed Ladies Day but renamed last year after the show announced they would hand out fashion awards to both men and women.
The now-named, gender-neutral Style Wednesday sees punters go the extra mile to impress with their glamorous ensembles – and those representing the royal family certainly did not disappoint.
The three royal women appeared to be matching, all wearing various shades of burgundy in a display of unity, while first cousins Eugenie and Zara posed for photos together.
Cousins Princess Eugenie and Zara Tindall gave Cheltenham Festival a very royal welcome on Wednesday
Queen Camilla appeared in beaming spirits as she arrived in a more muted display, with a thick tailored dress
Meanwhile King Charles’s niece Zara Tindall shared a passionate smooch with her husband Mike as they arrived at the event.
The royal equestrian, 42, opted for a Laura Green AW25 wool pinstripe suit with leather detailing and a pop of colour, as a burgundy turtleneck peeked through her blazer alongside a Strathberry bag – with a stunning fascinator to match Eugenie’s.
Princess Eugenie, 34, joined by her husband Jack Brooksbank, was on the same royal style memo as Zara, donning a double-breasted blazer in the same colour as Zara’s high-neck, and adding a Tudor-style hat.
The pair were spotted deep in conversation as they made their way to the course.
Their aunt Queen Camilla, 77, appeared in beaming spirits as she arrived in a more muted display, with a tailored coat paired with a burgundy leather bag and stunning faux fur-rimmed hat from Lock&Co.
Camilla looked elegant for her surprise visit, adding her double pansy brooch to her coat, and black suede boots – believed to be from Russell and Bromley.
Eugenie was also greeted by James Haskell, a known close pal of Mike, and who went public with his new Big Brother star girlfriend Sara McLean after his split from Chloe Madeley last year.
Speaking about the weekend, Mike said: ‘Cheltenham is so far so good. Tuesday was a horrible day for me as a punter, but it was a good day for the bookies, for sure.
Mike, Zara, Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank all posed for the cameras at Cheltenham
First cousins Zara and Eugenie appeared to be having a catch-up as they attended Style Wednesday
Eugenie was greeted by James Haskell, a known close pal of Mike, who went public with his new Big Brother star girlfriend Sara McLean
Queen Camilla was reunited with Princess Eugenie, Laura Lopes and Natalie Pinkham
‘Today, I’ve been hosting a table in The Green Room, so I haven’t been paying attention to any gambling. There’s a great atmosphere in here, it’s a great place to come.
‘I’ve had a little wander around the course, and it’s a great atmosphere at Cheltenham. The shopping goes off the charts anyway.
‘I think Cheltenham always has a good vibe about it. It has always got people who genuinely love watching the horses and are here for the right reasons. And you sort of feel that in the atmosphere.
‘I haven’t been into the Royal Box, so I cannot give you any insight about the Queen.
‘Zara is good. We obviously love this week. It’s a big week in our calendar. We just love being here. I think it takes more organisation this week than the rest of the 11 months of the year. But we love it. We are here every day.
‘It was a nice experience getting the train to Cheltenham from Paddington on Tuesday, and seeing all the people who were heading up from London. I’m supposed to be at the Continental Tyres Schools Cup on Thursday, but work commitments here mean I have to send James [Haskell] and Alex [Payne] instead to support that with our podcast [The Good, The Bad & The Rugby].’
According to the festival’s website, Style Wednesday ‘celebrates both the thrill of racing and the art of fashion’, with attendees interpreting the dress code in a multitude of colourful ways.
Some made a statement with bold headpieces in bright colours while others donned mini skirts with long boots, showing a hint of leg, despite snowfall in Cheltenham in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
