Princess Eugenie facts for kids
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| Born | Princess Eugenie of York 23 March 1990 Portland Hospital, London, England |
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Princess Eugenie, Mrs Jack Brooksbank (born March 23, 1990) is a member of the British royal family. Her full name is Eugenie Victoria Helena. She is the younger daughter of Prince Andrew, Duke of York, and Sarah, Duchess of York. She is also a niece of King Charles III.
When she was born, Eugenie was sixth in line to the British throne. She is currently twelfth in line. Her older sister is Princess Beatrice.
Princess Eugenie was born in Portland Hospital in London. She went to St George's School and Marlborough College. Later, she studied at Newcastle University. She earned a degree in English Literature and History of Art.
After university, Eugenie worked at an online auction house called Paddle8. She then became a director at the art gallery Hauser & Wirth. She also supports many charities, like Children in Crisis and Anti-Slavery International.
In 2018, Eugenie married Jack Brooksbank, who works in marketing. They have two sons, August and Ernest.
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Early Life and Family
Princess Eugenie was born on March 23, 1990, in London. She was the second child of the Duke and Duchess of York. She was also the sixth grandchild of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
She was christened Eugenie Victoria Helena on December 23, 1990. This was a public christening, which was unusual for a royal baby at the time.
Eugenie's parents divorced when she was six years old. They both continued to care for Eugenie and her sister. The Queen helped set up a special fund for the two princesses. Eugenie and her sister often traveled with their parents.
In October 2002, when she was 12, Eugenie had back surgery. This was to fix a condition called scoliosis. Doctors placed two titanium rods in her back. She did not need any more surgeries after that.
Education and Career Path
Eugenie started school at Winkfield Montessori School in 1992. She then joined her sister at Upton House School. From 1995 to 2001, she attended Coworth Park School. After that, she went to St George’s School near Windsor Castle until 2003.
She then boarded at Marlborough College for five years. There, she earned high grades in Art and English Literature, and a good grade in History of Art. After a year off, she started at Newcastle University in September 2009. She graduated in 2012 with a degree in English Literature and Art History.
In 2013, Eugenie moved to New York City for a year. She worked at Paddle8, an online auction house. In July 2015, she returned to London. She joined the contemporary art gallery Hauser & Wirth as an associate director. She was promoted to director in 2017.
In 2011, Princess Eugenie no longer received police security paid for by taxpayers. This decision was made because she was not expected to take on major royal duties.
In July 2023, Eugenie joined the advisory board of Goals House. This group works to help achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
Marriage and Family Life
Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank announced their engagement on January 22, 2018. They had been dating for seven years. Friends introduced them during a ski trip in Verbier, Switzerland. They got engaged while on vacation in Nicaragua.
In April 2018, the couple moved into Ivy Cottage at Kensington Palace. Their wedding took place at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, on October 12, 2018. Her wedding dress was designed to show her surgical scar. Eugenie chose to show her scar to honor those who helped her. She also wanted to inspire others with scoliosis.
The Brooksbanks have two sons. Their first son, August Philip Hawke Brooksbank, was born on February 9, 2021. He was born at the Portland Hospital in London. He was named after his great-grandfather Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and other family members. August was christened on November 21, 2021.
Their second son, Ernest George Ronnie Brooksbank, was born on May 30, 2023. He was named after his great-great-great-grandfather George V, his grandfather George Brooksbank, and his great-grandfather Major Ronald Ferguson.
From November 2020 to May 2022, the family lived mainly at Frogmore Cottage. This home was leased to Eugenie's cousin Prince Harry. In May 2022, it was reported they moved to Portugal. Jack Brooksbank works there for Michael Meldman. They still stay at Ivy Cottage when they are in the UK.
Public Work and Charities
Princess Eugenie does not receive money from the public for her royal duties. However, she does take part in public events. These events are usually related to the charities she supports. These include the Teenage Cancer Trust and Children in Crisis. In 2018, Children in Crisis joined with Street Child. Eugenie continues to be an ambassador for this combined charity.
In 2007, Eugenie and her sister represented their father at a service for their aunt, Diana, Princess of Wales. In 2008, she did her first solo public event. She opened a Teenage Cancer Trust unit for young cancer patients in Leeds.
On June 2, 2011, Eugenie visited the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH). This was one of her first official engagements. In April 2012, she became a patron for the hospital's Redevelopment Appeal. This was her first official patronage. In 2014, Eugenie re-opened the children's unit at the RNOH. She also helped create a special charity bracelet to benefit the RNOH. In March 2019, she became patron of the RNOH Charity. That same year, she became patron of Horatio's Garden. This charity creates gardens for patients in NHS spinal injury centers.
In January 2013, Eugenie and her sister promoted Britain in Germany. In 2016, Eugenie, her mother, and her sister worked with artist Teddy McDonald. They painted a picture called Royal Love. It was sold to raise money for the Children in Crisis charity.
Eugenie and her sister became Patrons of the Teenage Cancer Trust in June 2016. She is also a patron for several other organizations. These include the Coronet Theatre and the European School of Osteopathy. She also supports the Tate Young Patrons and, with her mother, the Elephant Family. In 2016, Eugenie visited a safe house run by The Salvation Army. There, she met people who had been victims of modern slavery.
In 2017, Eugenie became an ambassador for the Artemis Council of the New Museum. This group supports female artists. In 2018, Eugenie also became an ambassador for Project 0. This charity works to protect the ocean from plastic pollution.
In July 2018, Eugenie spoke at the NEXUS Global Summit at the UN headquarters in New York. She spoke about ending modern slavery. She and Julia de Boinville started the Anti-Slavery Collective in 2017. They learned about modern slavery during a trip to Kolkata in 2012. In September 2018, she traveled to Serbia. .....
In August 2019, it was announced that she would start a podcast. This made her the first royal family member to do so. With Julia de Boinville, she discusses issues related to modern slavery. The first episode of their podcast, Floodlight, was released in April 2022. In July 2019, Princess Eugenie hosted an event at Westminster Abbey. This event helped people understand the problem of modern slavery. In October 2019, Eugenie became patron of Anti-Slavery International. In April 2019, Eugenie joined her grandmother at the Royal Maundy service.
In May 2020, Eugenie and her husband helped The Salvation Army. They packed food during the COVID-19 pandemic. In October 2020, Eugenie became patron of the Scoliosis Association UK. In June 2021, Princess Eugenie became an ambassador for the Blue Marine Foundation. She met with environmentalists to discuss ocean protection. In October 2021, Princess Eugenie visited The Salvation Army's outreach center. She took part in an art therapy class with survivors of modern slavery. In June 2022, Eugenie launched the Ocean Advocate Series. This series features talks with experts about how to protect the seas.
On September 17, 2022, Eugenie joined her sister and six cousins. They stood for 15 minutes around the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II. This was part of a special vigil at Westminster Hall. On September 19, she attended the Queen's state funeral.
Titles and Styles
As a grandchild of the Queen through her father, Eugenie was known as "Her Royal Highness Princess Eugenie of York." The "of York" part came from her father's title, Duke of York. Since her marriage, she is styled "Her Royal Highness Princess Eugenie, Mrs Jack Brooksbank."
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Eugenie in 2017
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Princess Eugenie's signature
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Princess Eugenie's personal coat of arms
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Princess Eugenie's personal standard
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Princess Eugenie's personal standard (in Scotland)
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See also
In Spanish: Eugenia de York para niños
