Princess Eugenieis looking back at the fairytale of herroyal weddingday.
On Thursday, the royal posted a previously unseen video that captured the magic of her Oct. 12, 2018 nuptials toJack Brooksbank.Prince AndrewandSarah Ferguson’s younger daughter married Jack in a storybook ceremony at St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle. Thursday marks their fifth wedding anniversary — and in a flash forward to their lives now, Eugenie included their first publicly released family portrait with both of their sons, 2-year-old sonAugustand 4-month-old sonErnest!
The clip cut to Princess Eugenie’s Peter Pilotto gown on a mannequin (designed with an open back to show her childhoodscoliosis surgeryscar), the Greville Emerald Kokoshnik Tiara being placed on her head and the bride departing for the ceremony, bouquet in hand.
The video then gave a glimpse of Jack getting ready for the big day, where he raised a glass of champagne with friends, took photos and had his boutonniere pinned on.
The snippet showed the wedding ceremony underway inside St. George’s Chapel, whereMeghan MarkleandPrince Harrypreviously tied the knot that May. Jack, 37, smiled as he saw his bride (withglasses onfor the perfect view!) walk up the aisle with Prince Andrew, and Princess Eugenie beamed as they were married. The camera caught the Duchess of York (who is popularly known as Fergie) andPrincess Beatricelooking on with love from their seats, a close-up of Eugenie’sunique pink engagement ringand the newlyweds walking down the aisle, with their crew of page boys and flower girls (includingPrince GeorgeandPrincess Charlotte!) behind them.
Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank on their Oct. 12, 2018 wedding day.Jonathan Brady - WPA Pool/Getty
Jonathan Brady - WPA Pool/Getty
Thelongtime couplethen shared their first kiss on the church steps as husband and wife, and Eugenie laughed next to Jack. The film fast-forwarded through a few photos, with “12 October 2018” typed over the romantic carriage photo Princess Eugeniepreviously postedfor their fourth anniversary. Signifying the passage of time, the text updated with each following year, laid over shots of the couple dancing at theirevening wedding receptionat Royal Lodge, a formal portrait in their wedding best and smiling for a selfie.
Jack Brooksbank, August Brooksbank, Princess Eugenie and Ernest Brooksbank.Princess Eugenie/Instagram
Princess Eugenie/Instagram
Princess Eugenie is one of only a few members of the British royal family to maintain a public Instagram presence and uses the platform to mark milestones. In June, she used her account toannounce the birthof her second son, Ernest George Ronnie, and celebrated her sister Princess Beatrice’s birthday with sweetsister picturesin August.
In March, Fergie spoke abouthow differenther daughter’s weddings were while discussing her novelA Most Intriguing Ladyat The 92nd Street Y in New York City, While Eugenie tied the knot in a classic royal wedding complete with pomp and pageantry, Beatrice’s nuptials withEdoardo Mapelli Mozziwere ultimately delayed and scaled back to a handful of guests (includingQueen ElizabethandPrince Philip) due to the COVID pandemic in 2020.
Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank on their Oct. 12, 2018 wedding day.Victoria Jones - WPA Pool/Getty
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“The first one was a little difficult, cause it was Eugenie’s wedding, and that was all sort of taken out of my hands. But I did the dress with Eugenie, all the personal bits, which was lovely,” Fergie said on stage about her hand in planning.
“The second one was definitely me because it was 30 people and it was in the pandemic. And it was in the garden, so I opened it up,” she continued, referencing Beatrice and Edo’s celebration. “Had a really fun time.”
Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi on their July 17, 2020 wedding day.Benjamin Wheeler/PA Wire
source: people.com
