Sarah Ferguson has posted an adorable childhood photograph of her daughters to mark Princess Beatrice’s 36th birthday today.
The Duchess of York, 64, shared the black-and-white image of Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie as children on Instagram as she wished her eldest daughter a “Happy Birthday.”
The image, which racked up more than 3,000 likes within an hour of being posted, shows the two sisters with their heads together and a smiling Beatrice seemingly whispering something into Eugenie’s ear.
While Eugenia’s face is obscured, young Beatriz, whose long hair is pulled back, looks into the camera.
Sarah’s post is accompanied by a gushing caption praising her “amazing daughter.”
It says: “Happy birthday my wonderful Beatriz. You are the most amazing daughter, mother, stepmother, sister, wife and woman!
Sarah Ferguson posted a black and white photograph of her daughters as children to mark Princess Beatrice’s 36th birthday.
Sarah (right) and Beatrice share a close relationship, with Sarah describing her eldest daughter as “amazing” and praising her inspiring character.
“I feel so privileged to be able to learn from you every day. You continue to inspire me and those around you with your warmth, curiosity and zest for life. I love you. Happy Birthday.”
Beatrice is married to Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi and is stepmother to eight-year-old Christopher ‘Woolfie’ Woolf.
The couple also share a two-year-old daughter, Sienna Elizabeth Mapelli Mozzi.
Sarah’s post has attracted more than 100 comments from royal fans, who were quick to congratulate Beatrice and praise her as a “phenomenal woman.”
One person wrote: “Happy birthday Beatrice. Have a fabulous day.”
Another added: “Wishing Princess Beatrice a very happy birthday. What a wonderful photograph.”
A third commented: ‘Happy birthday you amazing woman!’
While one particularly ardent royal fan wrote: “I really want to meet you one day. I hope my dream comes true.”
Fans were quick to praise the royal.
Celebrity stylist Olivia Buckingham introduced Princess Beatrice to haute couture. Beatrice wore a luxurious gown by Lebanese designer Reem Acra to the wedding of Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa of Jordan last year.
Last month, Beatrice was crowned the best dressed person of 2024 by Tatler, in a dramatic turnaround for the princess, whose previous sartorial choices have missed the mark.
Many will remember, for example, when the Princess wore a Philip Treacy headdress that looked like a pretzel to the 2011 wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
The change is due, at least in part, to celebrity stylist Olivia Buckingham, who introduced Beatrice to haute couture fashion.
Olivia is also the mastermind behind the style of actress Carey Mulligan, model Poppy Delevingne and socialite Nicky Hilton.
Last year, Beatrice dazzled in an exquisite satin gown by Lebanese designer Reem Acra at the wedding of Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa of Jordan.
Paired with the sparkling York tiara, it was one of the royals’ best looks to date.
Beatrice’s current, refined style marks a departure from her previous, more eclectic choices, which included clashes of colors and extravagant headpieces.
Unlike the late Queen Elizabeth and Kate Middleton, who were famous for their rainbow-coloured wardrobes, Beatrice prefers soft, muted tones and delicate floral prints.
