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Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank’s idyllic family life with August and Ernest in pictures

This family of four is truly adorable.
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Princess Eugenie has a seriously idyllic family life. After seven years of dating, royal fans were delighted in 2018 when Princess Eugenie and her longtime love Jack Brooksbank got engaged.

The two were married on October 12, 2018 – just months after Eugenie’s cousin Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, tied the knot – and in February 2021, two became three when they welcomed their son August Philip Hawke Brooksbank.

Taking to her personal Instagram account, the youngest daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson shared a black and white photo of their newborn’s tiny hand to announce their baby’s birth but it wasn’t until over a week later that they shared the first official picture and the name they’d settled on.

“We wanted to introduce you to August Philip Hawke Brooksbank.. 💙💙💙⁣,” she captioned the first family photo, taken by their “wonderful midwife”.

“Thank you for so many wonderful messages. Our hearts are full of love for this little human, words can’t express. We are excited to be able to share these photos with you.”⁣

But the trio has now become four! Princess Eugenie took to Instagram in June 2023 to announce the birth of her and Jack’s second child.

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“Jack and I wanted to share the news that we had our little boy, Ernest George Ronnie Brooksbank on 30th May 2023 at 8.49 weighing 7.1lbs,” she wrote.

“He is named after his great great great Grandfather George, his Grandpa George and my Grandpa Ronald. Augie is loving being a big brother already.”

Keep scrolling to see Princess Eugenie, Jack, August and Ernest’s best family photos.

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In October 2018, Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank became husband and wife at St George’s Chapel, Windsor.

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First look: Eugenie and Jack became parents in February 2021 when they welcomed their newborn son.

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The proud new mum shared the first family photos to her Instagram account 10 days after posting about his arrival.

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“Our hearts are full of love for this little human, words can’t express. We are excited to be able to share these photos with you.⁣”

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August Philip Hawke Brooksbank, what a cutie!

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For her first Mother’s Day (in 2021), Eugenie spent the day with her precious newborn amongst the daffodils.

That personalised knitted jumper is too adorable!

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Nothing like a family walk in the sunshine.

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They do say to sleep when the baby ‘s sleeping after all…

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As patron for non-profit Elephant Family, Eugenie was delighted to take her son to a special London exhibit.

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Cuddles from mum!

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For August’s first birthday, Eugenie honoured their “little hero Augie” with this family photo taken on the ski slopes.

“You are such a special soul that brightens every room with your smile and wave. You have made us so very proud. We love you! 💙💙💙”

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“What a birthday to celebrate in the park with my boys.”

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Someone certainly enjoyed the Flypast for the Queen’s 2022 Trooping the Colour parade.

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Little August clearly enjoyed the Platinum Jubilee Parade too.

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Watching the action from dad’s lap.

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The jumper is too perfect!

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Eugenie shared a sweet tribute dedicated to Jack for Father’s Day in the United Kingdom with a slew of pictures featuring little August.

“Happy Father’s Day to best dada!!!” she wrote alongside a snap of him pushing their son’s pram.

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Followed by this adorable image of her boys playing together in their pyjamas.

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Finally, she thrilled her fans by sharing unseen pictures of her son August in his blue jumper at the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with Jack walking beside him.

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To celebrate Mothers Day 2022, Eugenie shared a sweet snap to her Instagram of son August, writing ”I love being your Mumma, happy Mothers Day xx”.

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Eugenie shared this adorable snap in tribute to Jack to celebrate his 37th birthday.

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Princess Eugenie and Jack’s second child, Ernest George Ronnie, was born on May 30, 2023.

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Eugenie says “Augie is loving being a big brother” to little Ernie.

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In honour of her and Jack’s 5 year wedding anniversary, on October 12, 2023, Eugenie took to Instagram to share this never-seen-before snap of the family!

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To celebrate August’s 3rd birthday in February 2024, Eugenie shared a sweet picture of her, “Augie” and Ernest. “Forever a force of nature and forever giggling with you,” she wrote.

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On March 23, 2024, Eugenie’s 34th birthday, she shared an adorable snap of her and Ernie. “The best gift of all are my boys.. so on this birthday I’m cherishing family and loved ones,” the princess wrote.

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