As the UK endures a scorching heatwave, royal fashion enthusiasts are revisiting some memorable summer looks. Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, known for their distinct style, previously turned heads at the Boodles Boxing Ball at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge Hotel in 2011.
Beatrice wore a plunging patterned sundress with a chiffon skirt featuring a lilac and green floral design, accented by gold sequin trim. She paired the dress with glittering stilettos, a navy blue sparkling clutch, and a golden suntan. Interestingly, she had worn the same gown five years earlier at Elton John's eighth annual white tie and tiara Ball for the AIDS Foundation in 2006, when she was 18.
Eugenie, meanwhile, opted for an all-black ensemble on both occasions. In 2011, she wore a long black gown with ruffled sleeves decorated with silver circles, sporting a stylish fringe. In 2006, at age 16, she chose a black gown with spaghetti straps and a neon paisley print, accessorising with drop earrings.
The sisters have openly discussed the importance of their bond in navigating public life. In a 2018 interview with Vogue, Eugenie said, "We're each other's rocks. We're the only other person in each other's lives who can know exactly what the other one is going through." She recalled a moment when Beatrice was upset before a royal garden party, and later Eugenie herself had a wobble, with Beatrice supporting her.
Reflecting on their younger years, Eugenie added, "When we were younger, I always used to make her go into parties first. I'd hide behind her and she'd make the first move, then I'd get louder and louder as she made me more confident." Their shared experiences have clearly shaped their enduring closeness.
