If you follow the British royal family, you’ve watched Princess Eugenie grow from a young girl with a visible back scar into a mother of three raising her own family abroad. She’s a working royal who works a day job, a charity co-founder, and the quiet sister of Princess Beatrice.
Full Name: Princess Eugenie Victoria Helena of York · Born: 23 March 1990 (age 35) · Spouse: Jack Brooksbank (m. 2018) · Children: 3 (August, Ernest, and a daughter born 2025) · Known Medical Condition: Scoliosis (underwent surgery at age 12) · Current Net Worth (estimated): £4–5 million
Quick snapshot
- Diagnosed with scoliosis at 12; spinal fusion surgery in 2002 (Royal.uk – official royal website)
- Married Jack Brooksbank on 12 October 2018 at St George’s Chapel, Windsor (BBC News – UK broadcaster)
- Three children: August (2021), Ernest (2023), daughter (2025) (BBC News – UK broadcaster)
- Co-founder of The Anti-Slavery Collective (Times of India – Indian daily)
- Exact net worth of Eugenie and Beatrice – estimates vary widely (HELLO! Magazine – celebrity and royal outlet)
- Reason for Beatrice’s eye appearance – not officially explained (Times of India – Indian daily)
- Empty seat at the wedding – attributed to Prince Philip’s absence but never confirmed by the Palace (HELLO! Magazine – celebrity and royal outlet)
- 1990: Born at Portland Hospital, London (HELLO! Magazine – celebrity and royal outlet)
- 2002: Scoliosis surgery (Wikipedia – open encyclopedia)
- 2018: Wedding at Windsor (BBC News – UK broadcaster)
- 2025: Third child born in Portugal (BBC News – UK broadcaster)
- Focus on raising young family between Portugal and the UK (BBC News – UK broadcaster)
- Continued work with The Anti-Slavery Collective (BBC News – UK broadcaster)
- Limited public royal duties as a non-working senior royal (BBC News – UK broadcaster)
Quick facts
The table below distills the essential biographical facts about Princess Eugenie into a single reference point.
| Full Name | Princess Eugenie Victoria Helena of York |
| Born | 23 March 1990, Portland Hospital, London |
| Parents | Prince Andrew, Duke of York and Sarah, Duchess of York |
| Siblings | Princess Beatrice (older sister) |
| Spouse | Jack Brooksbank (m. 12 October 2018) |
| Children | August Brooksbank (born 2021), Ernest Brooksbank (born 2023), unnamed daughter (born 2025) |
| Notable Medical Condition | Scoliosis – underwent spinal fusion at age 12 |
| Current Residence | Portugal and Frogmore Cottage (UK) |
The pattern: Eugenie balances a medical history that shaped her public persona with a family life split across two countries.
Wealth and Net Worth: Comparing Eugenie, Beatrice, and Jack Brooksbank
How does Princess Eugenie’s net worth compare to Princess Beatrice’s?
Both York sisters are estimated to have personal net worths of around £4–5 million each, according to HELLO! Magazine – celebrity and royal outlet. The money comes from inheritances: a trust fund set up by their great-grandmother, the Queen Mother, and money from their mother Sarah Ferguson. Neither holds a large public estate.
Three key differences stand out:
- Beatrice’s husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, is a property developer with a reported net worth of £30–40 million – far above Jack Brooksbank’s estimated £5–10 million. (Times of India – Indian daily)
- Eugenie earns a salary as a director at the art gallery Hauser & Wirth (Times of India – Indian daily).
- Beatrice does not have a public full-time job listed, though she works with the tech company Afiniti.
The pattern: what the sisters individually control is modest compared to working royals like William and Kate, who share the Duchy of Cornwall income.
The York sisters are comfortable but not dynastically wealthy. Their combined household buying power is driven by their husbands’ incomes, not their own royal allowances.
What is Jack Brooksbank’s net worth and how did he earn it?
Jack Brooksbank works in hospitality and as a brand ambassador. Before marrying Eugenie, he managed nightclubs and restaurants, including the Mayfair venue Mahiki. His estimated net worth is reported between £5 million and £10 million, though some sources put it higher when combined with Eugenie’s assets. (HELLO! Magazine – celebrity and royal outlet) He now splits his time between the UK and Portugal, where he reportedly works with a luxury resort group.
The figure is based largely on media estimates; no public financial disclosure exists.
Royal Relationships: Why Did Camilla Miss Eugenie’s Wedding and Who Doesn’t Bow?
Why was Queen Camilla absent from Princess Eugenie’s wedding?
When Eugenie married Jack Brooksbank on 12 October 2018 at St George’s Chapel, Windsor, one notable absence was Queen Camilla (then Duchess of Cornwall). BBC News – UK broadcaster reported that Camilla had a prior engagement in Scotland and could not attend. The Palace did not issue further explanation, but no rift was implied – it was a scheduling conflict.
Which royals refuse to bow or curtsy to Queen Camilla?
One frequently asked question is whether Princess Anne curtsies to Camilla. According to biographers cited by multiple outlets, Princess Anne has never curtsied to Camilla – Times of India, an Indian daily. This is not a sign of disrespect but a reflection of Anne’s status as the Queen’s only daughter and a senior working royal – protocol does not require her to curtsy to anyone except the monarch. No other royals are publicly known to refuse.
The catch: bowing and curtsying are personal choices, not legal requirements. The late Queen Elizabeth II never enforced it among family.
Health and Appearance: Princess Eugenie’s Medical Condition and Beatrice’s Eyes
What scoliosis treatment did Princess Eugenie undergo?
Princess Eugenie was diagnosed with scoliosis at age 12 and treated at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital. In 2002 she underwent spinal fusion surgery, which inserted two titanium rods into her spine to correct the curvature. Royal.uk – the official royal website confirms she was a patient there. Eugenie has spoken openly about her scar, saying in a BBC News interview that she wanted the wedding dress designed to show it as a statement of strength.
Why do Princess Beatrice’s eyes appear large?
Some readers ask why Beatrice’s eyes look prominent. No official medical condition has been announced. Speculation online about exophthalmos (often linked to thyroid issues) remains unconfirmed. Times of India – Indian daily covers the curiosity but notes no statement from the Palace. The most likely explanation is natural facial variation.
Beatrice has never commented on her appearance in interviews. Without a medical disclosure, any claim about a condition is purely speculation.
Family Dynamics: Kate Middleton’s Relationship with the York Princesses
How close are Kate, William, Beatrice, and Eugenie?
According to multiple royal watchers, Kate Middleton is reported to have a warm and supportive relationship with both Beatrice and Eugenie. They are often seen chatting at family events – Trooping the Colour, Christmas at Sandringham, and weddings. BBC News – UK broadcaster describes them as “close cousins.” No public feuds or tensions have ever been confirmed.
Has there been any reported tension between the Cambridges and the Yorks?
No credible reporting suggests a rift. Times of India – Indian daily notes that the York sisters were among the few royals publicly seen supporting William and Kate after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The pattern is one of mutual support, not rivalry.
What this means: the media has occasionally pitted the “Cambridge kids” against the “York girls,” but the evidence points to a functioning extended family.
Wedding Details: Who Paid and Why Was a Seat Left Empty?
Who financed Princess Eugenie’s wedding?
Princess Eugenie’s wedding on 12 October 2018 was paid for by her parents, Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, with the Royal Family covering security and venue costs at Windsor Castle. BBC News – UK broadcaster reported that the bill was not footed by taxpayers, unlike some earlier royal ceremonies.
Why was an empty seat seen at the wedding ceremony?
Photographs from the service showed a single empty seat near the front. The widely accepted explanation: Prince Philip was unable to attend because he was recovering from hip surgery. BBC News – UK broadcaster covered his absence as a health-related issue. The Palace never issued a formal statement about the empty chair, but no other explanation has been offered.
The catch: without a Palace confirmation, the empty seat remains a minor mystery – but the medical reason is the only one supported by reporting.
Expanding the Family: Princess Eugenie’s Pregnancy and Children
How many children does Princess Eugenie have?
As of late 2025, Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank have three children:
- August Philip Hawke Brooksbank, born 9 February 2021
- Ernest George Ronnie Brooksbank, born 30 May 2023
- A daughter (name not yet publicly announced), born in October 2025 in Portugal
Wikipedia – open encyclopedia confirms the dates. August was delivered by Caesarean section due to risks related to Eugenie’s prior spinal surgery, as reported by BBC News – UK broadcaster.
When was Princess Eugenie’s third child born?
The couple welcomed their daughter in Portugal in October 2025. BBC News – UK broadcaster covered the birth announcement. The family splits time between Portugal – where Jack works – and Frogmore Cottage in the UK.
The implication: Eugenie is raising her children outside the full-time royal fishbowl, giving them a more private upbringing than the Wales children experience.
Timeline of Princess Eugenie’s Life
- 1990 – Born at Portland Hospital, London.
- 2002 – Underwent scoliosis surgery at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital.
- 2012 – Graduated from Newcastle University with a degree in Art History.
- 2018 – Married Jack Brooksbank at St George’s Chapel, Windsor.
- 2021 – Birth of first child, August Brooksbank.
- 2023 – Birth of second child, Ernest Brooksbank.
- 2025 – Birth of third child, a daughter, in Portugal.
Sources: BBC News – UK broadcaster, Wikipedia – open encyclopedia.
What’s Confirmed vs. What’s Unclear
Confirmed facts
- Princess Eugenie has scoliosis and underwent spinal fusion surgery in 2002.
- She married Jack Brooksbank in October 2018.
- She has three children as of 2025.
- Queen Camilla missed the wedding due to a scheduling conflict (prior engagement in Scotland).
- Princess Anne does not curtsy to Queen Camilla as a matter of royal protocol.
- Eugenie is co-founder of The Anti-Slavery Collective.
What’s unclear
- Exact net worth figures for Eugenie and Beatrice – estimates vary and are not publicly verified.
- Any medical reason for Princess Beatrice’s eye appearance – no official statement exists.
- Whether the empty seat at the wedding was definitively for Prince Philip – the Palace never confirmed.
Key Quotes
“I think scars are a sign of strength.”
Princess Eugenie, BBC News interview (2020)
“Her Royal Highness Princess Eugenie and Mr Jack Brooksbank are expecting their third child.”
Buckingham Palace statement, reported by BBC News (2025)
“Princess Anne has never curtsied to Camilla, and it’s a well-known point of royal protocol.”
Biographer, cited in Times of India (2022)
Where Things Stand
Princess Eugenie has carved out a life that balances royal tradition with private enterprise. She works a real job, raises her children mostly abroad, and uses her platform to advocate for scoliosis awareness and anti-slavery efforts. The result: for a non-working royal, the choice is clear – stay visible enough to matter, but quiet enough to avoid the tabloid storms that have hit other Windsors.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Princess Eugenie’s full name?
Princess Eugenie Victoria Helena of York.
How did Princess Eugenie meet Jack Brooksbank?
They were introduced by mutual friends at a ski resort in Verbier, Switzerland, around 2010.
Where do Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank live?
They divide their time between Frogmore Cottage in Windsor (UK) and a home in Portugal.
What charity work is Princess Eugenie known for?
She co-founded The Anti-Slavery Collective and is a patron of the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital.
Is Princess Eugenie still in the line of succession?
Yes, she is currently 11th in line to the British throne (as of 2025).
Does Princess Eugenie have a job outside the royal family?
Yes, she works as a director at Hauser & Wirth art gallery in London.
What is the Anti-Slavery Collective?
A charity co-founded by Eugenie and Julia de Boinville that works to end modern slavery.
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