Princess Eugenie has been seen in public for the first time since her father, Prince Andrew, was stripped of his royal titles and Windsor home. The 35-year-old was photographed laughing with her husband, Jack Brooksbank, 39, in Notting Hill, west London, this week.
The couple appeared relaxed and enjoyed an animated conversation as they walked through the area. Eugenie wore black jeans and a matching top with brown suede boots, while Jack opted for jeans, a jumper, Nike trainers, and a bobble hat. They were accompanied by friends and shared warm glances throughout their outing.
Eugenie's sister, Princess Beatrice, was recently seen looking more sombre during a visit to Royal Lodge, the Windsor property their parents must vacate following the fallout from Virginia Giuffre's book and the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. Both sisters are said to be deeply worried about their father's mental wellbeing, as he has become a virtual recluse at Royal Lodge.
Despite the scandal, the King is reportedly keen to ensure his nieces are not tainted by their father's actions. Both princesses will retain their HRH titles and membership of the 'House of York'. Sources told the Daily Mail that Eugenie and Beatrice have gone out of their way to support their beleaguered father in recent weeks.
Their mother, Sarah Ferguson, is said to be 'blaming herself' and may leave the UK as she finally separates from Andrew, 30 years after their divorce. The former Duchess of York is described as being 'more on edge' than Andrew and is hunkering down at Royal Lodge, surrounded by Amazon deliveries. The couple's fall from grace follows the emergence of emails showing contact with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
