Princess Eugenie Is Pregnant: Look Back at Her Fairy-Tale Romance With Jack Brooksbank

Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank are expecting their first child. The royal baby is due in early 2021. Scroll on to see photos of their 10-year royal romance.

By Elyse Dupre Sep 25, 2020 12:23 PMTags
Watch: Princess Eugenie Expecting First Child With Jack Brooksbank

The Royal Family is about to get a little bigger.

Princess Eugenie is expecting her first child with Jack Brooksbank. The couple announced the happy news on Instagram Friday, Sept. 25.

"Jack and I are so excited for early 2021," the 30-year-old royal wrote on the social platform along with a baby emoji. She also posted a photo of the future parents holding a pair of baby bear slippers and another picture of them smiling from ear to ear. 

Buckingham Palace confirmed the news via the Royal Family's official Twitter account, as well. "Her Royal Highness Princess Eugenie and Mr Jack Brooksbank are very pleased to announce that they are expecting a baby in early 2021," the tweet read. "The Duke of York and Sarah, Duchess of York, Mr and Mrs George Brooksbank, The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh are delighted with the news."

The announcement came almost two years after Eugenie and Jack tied the knot at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle. As royal admirers will recall, the bride wore a dress by Peter Pilotto and Christopher de Vos for the big day along with the Greville Emerald Kokoshnik tiara.

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The October 2018 ceremony took place less than a year after Eugenie and Jack announced their engagement and gave fans their first look at her pink sapphire ring.

While the future parents have not yet been married for two years, they've already been together for a decade. In fact, they celebrated their 10-year anniversary in April.

To look back at their fairy-tale romance, check out the gallery below.

The Big Reveal

On Feb. 20, 2021, Princess Eugenie shared the first photo of her baby boy. "We wanted to introduce you to August Philip Hawke Brooksbank," the proud mom wrote while wearing a Jennifer Behr Thada headband. "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.⁣"

A Royal Baby Announcement

Eugenie announced her pregnancy on Sept. 25, 2020. "Jack and I are so excited for early 2021..." she wrote along with a baby emoji and a picture of a pair of tiny slippers.

10 Years of Love

The couple celebrated their 10-year anniversary on April 24, 2020.

The Big Day

The bride and groom exchanged vows at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle on Oct. 12, 2018. The princess wore a gown by Peter Pilotto and Christopher de Vos for the ceremony, as well as the Greville Emerald Kokoshnik tiara. She carried a bouquet that featured Lily of the Valley, Stephanotis pips, hints of baby blue thistles, white spray roses, trailing ivy and sprigs of myrtle from Osbourne House.

 

They're Engaged!

The newly engaged couple stood together in the picture gallery at Buckingham Palace after they announced their engagement in 2018. Brooksbank In the photo, Princess Eugenie wore a dress by Erdem and shoes by Jimmy Choo. Brooksbank had popped the question in Nicaragua. 

Bling Finger

The princess wore a coral-colored, oval-shaped padparadscha sapphire surrounded by diamonds for her engagement photo session in London, England.

River of Love

After the engagement news broke, Sarah Ferguson wrote, "I always say that the river flows well to it’s destiny because of the guidance of a solid rock #engagement #eugieandjack." 

Joyful Union

Eugenie's proud mom also posted this Instagram with the caption, "Total joy #engagement."

Float On

Upon the engagement announcement, Sarah Ferguson posted this photo of her daughter and soon-to-be son-in-law on her Instagram with the caption. "They float with laughter and love .. although a boat helps! #engagement #eugieandjack @hrhthedukeofyork."

Sports Fans

The pair had fun while getting their taste of America at the October 2017 Brooklyn Nets vs. New York Knicks game in New York's Madison Square Garden.

Coupled Up

This photo was shared from Duke of York's official Instagram account after fans learned of the engagement. "Her Royal Highness and Mr. Brooksbank became engaged in Nicaragua earlier this month."

Race Ya

Wearing some very regal looking ensembles, Princess Eugenie and Jack once again were spotted on the fourth day of Royal Ascot at the Ascot Racecourse on June 23, 2017 in Ascot, England. 

Launch Time

Before they were engaged, the longtime couple attended the Leo's At The Arts Club Launch Party on October 9, 2017 in London, England. 

June 28, 2017

The couple attended The Serpentine Galleries Summer Party co-hosted by Chanel at The Serpentine Gallery in London on June 28, 2017.

Mercury Rising

In 2012, the beaming couple attended the second annual Freddie For A Day event, which was held in London in memory of Queen's late frontman Freddie Mercury. The evening of comedy and music marked what would have been Freddie Mercury's 66th birthday in aid of The Mercury Phoenix Trust. 

Bet On Me

Jack, who was holding a betting slip, watched the races with Eugenie at day four of the Royal Ascot in 2015.

The Race Is on

The two were also photographed smiling from ear to ear at day five of the Royal Ascot in 2011.

Mates for Life

Here, they were photographed at the Elephant Parade auction in aid of The Elephant Family at Royal Hospital Chelsea in 2010.

Funny About Love

After the engagement news, Sarah Ferguson showed this sweet photo of Eugenie and Jack goofing off.

London Fogg

Princess Eugenie and Jack were all smiles leaving the London launch party of Mr Fogg's in 2013.