Following the wedding of Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank, the bond between Eugenie and her sister, Princess Beatrice, continued to strengthen. This bond was tested when the Queen passed away in September 2022, leaving the royal family in mourning.

In a joint statement issued by Eugenie and Beatrice, they expressed their deep sorrow at the loss of their beloved grandmother. “We’ve not been able to put much into words since you left us all,” they wrote. “There have been tears and laughter, silences and chatter, hugs and loneliness, and a collective loss for you, our beloved Queen and our beloved Grannie. We, like many, thought you’d be here forever. And we all miss you terribly.”

Describing the Queen as their matriarch and guiding light, the sisters reflected on the profound impact she had on their lives. They shared memories of her love, wisdom, and strength, acknowledging the void her absence had left in their hearts.

Looking towards the future, Princess Eugenie expressed her hopes for her son, August, born in 2021. She spoke of her desire for him to inherit the Queen’s qualities of patience, calmness, and kindness, along with a sense of humor and a twinkle in his eye. Through her son, Eugenie sought to honor the legacy of her grandmother and keep her spirit alive.