Princess Eugenie celebrated her son Ernest’s third birthday with a touching social media post, capturing sweet moments of affection and playfulness. The post featured Eugenie showering little Ernie with kisses, playing football, and holding balloons. In her heartfelt message, she described him as a “fearless golden boy” who lights up every room with his infectious smile.
The post received an outpouring of well-wishes from hundreds of followers, but noticeably absent were any references to Eugenie’s parents, Andrew Mountbatten Windsor and Sarah Ferguson. Last year, reports surfaced suggesting that Eugenie and her sister Beatrice were distancing themselves from their parents due to ongoing controversies related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Andrew’s royal titles were revoked by the King following allegations of misconduct, including his association with Jeffrey Epstein. Despite denying any wrongdoing, Andrew’s troubles have led to public scrutiny and affected his daughters’ public appearances.
In contrast, Princess Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, shared joyous news of expecting their third child, due in the summer. The royal family expressed enthusiasm over the upcoming addition, with August and Ernie eagerly anticipating the arrival of their new sibling.
As the family prepares for the new baby, Ernie, who was previously 13th in line to the throne, now holds the 14th position, with August currently at 13th. The new baby, who will not hold a royal title, will become the 15th in line to the throne and the 15th great-grandchild of the late Queen Elizabeth II.
The announcement of Princess Eugenie’s pregnancy, especially in light of the ongoing controversies surrounding her father, was seen as a show of support from Buckingham Palace. The couple’s journey together began with their wedding at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, in October 2018.
