Princess Eugenie spoke about how her two sons, August and Ernest, reacted to the news that they will soon have another cousin.
Last week it was announced that Princess Beatrice, 36, the eldest daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, is expecting her second child with her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi.
talking to Hello! magazineEugenie admitted that her children, ages three and one, are not fully aware that they will soon welcome a little cousin into the family.
The princess said, “I haven’t gotten that far yet.” I think maybe Augie sees the belly grow and realizes it, but no, they don’t understand. Still.
He also spoke about his mother Sarah, the Duchess of York’s feelings about the good news, explaining that she is “very happy.”
Princess Eugenie appears with her children: Auggie (pictured right), three years old, and Ernest (pictured left), one.
Eugenie said: “Mom is funny because she loves her grandchildren so much, but you can see her pride in her two daughters.”
‘She’s like “my babies!” When you become a grandmother you feel pride in the baby and your baby, you know? She has a double whammy there.
It comes after the royal revealed she and her sister Beatrice exchange parenting advice “all the time”.
Eugenie, 34, congratulated her beloved ‘Beabea’ at the time of the pregnancy announcement and said she was looking forward to ‘continuing the journey of motherhood together.’
In an interview with HELLO! Magazineshed more light on the close bond between the York sisters, including news that they share parenting tips and tricks with each other.
Eugenie said: ‘I call her a lot to talk about crises and what we do and this and that. When I was uploading that photo to Instagram, I called her and said, “What do you want me to tell you?”
Princess Eugenie congratulated her sister Beatriz after hearing the news of her pregnancy.
The royal sisters have children of similar ages: Eugenie has three-year-old August and one-year-old Ernest with her husband Jack Brooksbank, while Beatrice is mother to three-year-old Sienna Elizabeth and her stepson Wolfie, eight. Eugenia and August in the photo.
‘Because I always want to ask, just in case. And she said, “I can’t wait to talk about the trials and tribulations of motherhood.”
The royal sisters have children of similar ages: Eugenie has three-year-old August and one-year-old Ernest with her husband Jack Brooksbank, while Beatrice is mother to three-year-old Sienna Elizabeth and her stepson Wolfie, eight.
Eugenie added: “When your kids are the same age and go through the same things, it’s the luckiest thing in the world… And Bea is my older sister, I talk to her about everything.”
Beatrice and Edo are preparing to welcome a new addition to their family in 2025.
Writing on Instagram after the news was announced, Eugenie wrote: ‘Congratulations Beabea… Looking forward to more on this motherhood journey together. And adding another little one to the gang.
Posting a sweet selection of family photos, she added: ‘I couldn’t find a single group photo of us. So this Christmas of 2022 will have to be enough. Xxxx.’
Beatrice’s younger sister Eugenie shared a sweet photo of Beatrice, her husband Edo, and the family.
He wrote a sweet congratulatory message using his sister’s nickname.
The sisters’ mother, Sarah Ferguson, took to Instagram to share her congratulations to her daughter Beatrice following the announcement of the royal’s pregnancy.
Celebrating the news, which was shared by Buckingham Palace earlier in the day, the Duchess of York, or Fergie as she is affectionately known, posted several photos of Beatrice and her granddaughter Sienna on her social media account.
The first photo showed her and Beatrice, who was wearing a flower headband, crouching with the princess’s daughter, who was wearing a white flower girl-style dress.
‘A very proud GiGi/mom today. “What an incredible blessing and a hug to my heart,” the duchess wrote in her post.
She also referenced all of her grandchildren and her step-grandson in her sweet post: ‘Wolfie, August, Ernie and Sienna will be thrilled to have the fifth member of the five aside!’
Beatrice is the eldest daughter of the Duke of York and his ex-wife Sarah, and the new baby will be the Yorks’ fourth grandchild, making Beatrice’s stepson Wolfie five.
In a personal address to her daughter amid sweet photos of Sienna and Fergie’s youngest daughter Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, the Duchess wrote: “Dear Beatrice, Words cannot express the joy and excitement I feel while you and Edo are preparing to welcome another beautiful addition to their beautiful family.
‘Being a grandmother again fills my heart with so much happiness and gratitude. Watching you grow as a mother has been one of the greatest privileges of my life, and now watching your family flourish even more is an absolute blessing.”
Sarah took to Instagram to share her congratulations to her daughter, Princess Beatrice, following the royal’s pregnancy announcement.
Celebrating the news, which was shared by Buckingham Palace, the Duchess of York, or Fergie as she is affectionately known, posted several photos of Beatrice and her granddaughter Sienna on her social media account.
Fergie added: ‘Our family is growing, as is the love around us. I can’t wait to meet this little one and see all the wonderful memories we will make together. All my love.’
Meanwhile, Beatrice’s younger sister Eugenie showed her excitement about the family’s new arrival by sharing the announcement on her Instagram Story, however she didn’t post until later that day.
The mother of two simply added a reaction image of a Sesame Street puppet, which applauded enthusiastically.
The happy news comes during one of the most personally challenging years for the royal family, when the King, Princess of Wales and Beatrice’s mother, Sarah, Duchess of York, were diagnosed with cancer.
Sarah was treated for malignant melanoma skin cancer in January, just months after undergoing a mastectomy for breast cancer, but Beatrice said in May that the duchess had been given the all-clear.
Announcing the baby news earlier in the day, Buckingham Palace said: ‘Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice and Mr Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi are very pleased to announce that they are expecting their second child together in early spring; a brother to Wolfie, eight, and Sienna, three.
‘A very proud GiGi/mom today. “What an incredible blessing and a hug to my heart,” the duchess wrote in her post. In the photo, Sarah with her daughters Beatrice and Eugenie.
In a personal address to her daughter amid sweet photos of Sienna and Fergie’s youngest daughter Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, the Duchess wrote: “Dear Beatrice, Words cannot express the joy and excitement I feel while you and Edo are preparing to welcome another beautiful addition to their beautiful family.’
Meanwhile, Beatrice’s younger sister Eugenie showed her excitement about the family’s new arrival by sharing the announcement on her Instagram Story, however she didn’t post until later that day. The mother of two simply added a reaction image of a Sesame Street puppet, which applauded enthusiastically.
‘His Majesty the King has been informed and both families are delighted with the news,’ the announcement concludes.
The little one will be the younger brother of the couple’s daughter, Sienna, three years old, and Beatrice’s stepson Wolfie, eight years old, whose real name is Christopher Woolf, whom Mapelli Mozzi shares with his ex-fiancee, the architect Dara Huang. .
Two new photos of the family were shared to mark the announcement, one of which shows blonde-haired Sienna from behind as she walks down a country road, holding hands amid her father and older brother Wolfie.
The young woman, with a red bow in her hair, is equipped with bright yellow wellies and a blue all-in-one waterproof suit decorated with cloud and bird motifs.
In another image, Beatrice, very happy, dressed in a black down jacket, smiles at the camera while being hugged by Mapelli Mozzi, who is looking at his wife.
The royal baby will be 11th in line to the throne, behind his older sister Sienna and mother Beatrice. This pushes Beatrice’s sister, Princess Eugenie, back to 12th in line.
The grandson will be the king’s great-nephew and second cousin to Prince George, Louis and Princess Charlotte.
