Princess Eugenie, granddaughter of the late Queen Elizabeth II, is currently eleventh in line to the throne. She’s the younger daughter of Prince Andrew, Duke of York, and Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York. Eugenie is married to Jack Brooksbank, a British marketing executive.
When Eugenie was 12, she was diagnosed with scoliosis (a curve in her spine) and needed corrective surgery. On the occasion of International Scoliosis Awareness Day, she shared her wedding photos where her scar from her surgery was proudly visible. She wrote, "I just wanted to share my scar and encourage anyone out there who’s gone through something similar to share theirs with me. Let’s be proud of our scars! I’d love to repost any of your images on my stories so please tag me and I will share."
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Eugenie was known for sharing a close bond with the late Queen and would lovingly call her "Grannie" in public. Even her cousins, Prince William and Prince Harry, would more formally refer to her as "the Queen."
Eugenie and Prince Harry have always shared more than just a family connection—they’ve been best friends for years. As authors Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand wrote inFinding Freedom: Harry and Meghan and the Making of a Modern Royal Family, “Eugenie was more than just a cousin to Harry; they were also the closest of friends.” The authors described their bond as one of the most natural among the Queen’s grandchildren. Like Harry, Eugenie is “loyal, honest, and great fun,” and they often enjoyed nights out together in London.
"Harry had always confided in his cousin when it came to the women in his life. Not only did he trust her implicitly, but friends say that she gives great advice and has always been 'beyond wise' for her years," the authors revealed.
In fact, Eugenie was reportedly the first royal Harry introduced to Meghan Markle. She was the only royal to appear in Harry and Meghan's Netflix docuseries, playing with their son, Archie, on the beach.
Eugenie was also seen with Harry at the 2022 Super Bowl in California.