Princess Eugenie has shared a touching Father’s Day tribute to her husband, Jack Brooksbank, offering royal fans a rare glimpse into their family life with sons August and Ernest.
The Princess of York, 35, took to Instagram to celebrate Jack’s role as a father, posting two sweet photographs that captured his close bond with their children.
One image showed Jack, 40, walking hand in hand with the couple’s sons, August, four, and Ernest, two, during a family outing. The candid snap captured the trio from behind as they strolled together beneath the trees on a sunny day.
© InstagramA second photograph offered an equally heartwarming moment from a wedding celebration, with Jack crouching down in a church pew to entertain one of his sons. Surrounded by colouring books, football-themed stickers and toys, the youngster appeared completely engrossed while his father focused all his attention on him.
Alongside the images, Eugenie paid tribute to Jack with a loving message. “Happy Father’s Day to the best there is.. chief child entertainer for besties wedding too,” she wrote.
“The boys couldn’t ask for a better Dada.”
© InstagramThe post quickly delighted royal watchers, who rarely get to see such personal family moments from the notoriously private couple.
Family life away from the spotlight
Eugenie and Jack have long sought to give their children a relatively normal upbringing despite their royal connections.
The couple welcomed their first son, August Philip Hawke Brooksbank, in February 2021, followed by Ernest George Ronnie Brooksbank in May 2023.
Since becoming parents, Eugenie has occasionally shared carefully chosen glimpses of family life, often marking milestones and special occasions with candid photographs.
The latest update showcased Jack’s hands-on approach to fatherhood, something Eugenie has frequently praised throughout their marriage.
A lasting love story
Eugenie and Jack first met during a skiing holiday in Switzerland in 2010 and have often described it as love at first sight.
After several years together, they announced their engagement in January 2018 before marrying later that year at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle.
Speaking previously about their relationship, Eugenie revealed she knew almost immediately that Jack was the one.
“We met when I was 20 and Jack was 24, and fell in love,” she told the BBC following their engagement announcement.
More than a decade after first meeting, the couple continue to present a united front, balancing royal duties, careers and raising their young family. Judging by Eugenie’s latest tribute, Jack’s greatest role remains being a devoted father to August and Ernest.
Eugenie’s family photos over the years…
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© InstagramBirthday celebrations
Eugenie shares an adorable photo of herself with her young son in May 2026 to celebrate Ernest’s third birthday, captioning the photo: “Happy 3rd birthday to my tiger loving, hat wearing, constantly hugging, fearless golden boy Ernie. You light up every room with your deep voice and infectious smile.”
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© InstagramBrotherly love
Another sweet photo from the Instagram gallery that Princess Eugenie posts for Ernest’s third birthday in May 2026 shows the toddler and his older brother, August, holding hands.
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© InstagramBaby news
Eugenie shared the sweetest photo to confirm her third pregnancy with her two sons holding a photo of the baby scan in May 2026.
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© InstagramSky high!
Eugenie posts this photo of Jack and Ernest for her son’s second birthday in May 2025 and captions the photo dump: “Happy Birthday my darling Ernie. 2 today! And what an incredible two years it’s been. Always smiling, always laughing, always giving hugs and hello’s and making everyone happy. My golden boy, we love you!”
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© InstagramAfternoon stroll
Eugenie shares this photo of her and Ernie in his second birthday dump of the pair walking together.
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© InstagramGardening duties
In another photo for Ernest’s second birthday dump, the two boys garden outside!
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© InstagramStorytime
To celebrate Mother’s Day, Princess Eugenie shares heartwarming photos of her mother, Sarah Ferguson, reading a book to her young grandsons.
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© InstagramBirthday besties
To mark her birthday, Princess Eugenie posts a cute Instagram snapshot of herself and her young sons enjoying a family picnic captioning the update: ”Birthday besties.”
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© InstagramPortugal sun
Eugenie carries her sons August and Ernest to the beach in Portugal in August 2024.
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© InstagramSkiing memories
Eugenie and Jack enjoy a skiing holiday with their son August in February 2022.
