Princess Eugenie reveals her children’s thoughts on a new cousin after Beatrice announced her pregnancy

Princess Eugenie has explained how her two sons, August and Ernest, have reacted to the news that they will soon have another cousin.

It was announced last week that Princess Beatrice, 36, who is the eldest daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, was expecting her second child with husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi.

Talking to Hello! magazine, Eugenie admitted that her children, who are three and one, are not fully aware that they will soon be welcoming a baby cousin into the family.

The princess said, “I haven’t come that far yet. I think maybe Augie will see his belly grow and realize it, but no, they don’t get it. still still

He also spoke about his mother Sarah, Duchess of York’s feelings about the good news, explaining that she is “so happy”.

Princess Eugenie pictured with her children Auggie (pictured right), three, and Ernest (pictured left), one

Eugenie said: “Mum is funny, because she loves her grandchildren so much, but you can just see that pride in her two daughters.

“It’s like ‘my babies!'” When you become a grandmother, you have baby pride and your baby pride, you know? It’s a double whammy right there.

It comes after the royal revealed she and her sister Beatrice exchange parenting advice “all the time”.

Eugenie, 34, congratulated her beloved ‘Beabea’ at the time of the pregnancy announcement, saying she was looking forward to ‘continuing the journey of motherhood together’.

In an interview with HELLO! Magazine, shed more light on the close bond between the York sisters, including news that they share parenting tips and tricks with each other.

Eugenia said, “I call her a lot about crises and what we do and this and that.” When I was writing this photo on Instagram, I called her and said, “What do you want me to say?”

Princess Eugenie has congratulated her sister Beatrice after the news of her pregnancy was announced

The royal sisters have children of similar ages: Eugenie has August, three, and Ernest, one, with husband Jack Brooksbank, while Beatrice is mum to Sienna Elizabeth, three, and stepson Wolfie, eight . Eugenie and August are in the photo

— Because I always want to ask, just in case. And she said: “I can’t wait to talk about the trials and tribulations of motherhood.”

The royal sisters have children of similar ages: Eugenie has August, three, and Ernest, one, with husband Jack Brooksbank, while Beatrice is mum to Sienna Elizabeth, three, and stepson Wolfie, eight .

Eugenia added: “When your kids are the same age and going through the same things, it’s the luckiest thing in the world… And Bea is my big sister, I talk to her about everything.”

Beatrice and Edo are preparing to welcome a new addition to their family in 2025.

Writing on Instagram after the news was announced, Eugenie wrote: “Congratulations Beabea… So looking forward to more on this journey of motherhood together. And adding another little one to the bunch.’

Posting a sweet selection of family pictures, she added: “Couldn’t find a single group photo of us. So Christmas 2022 will have to do. Xxxx.’

Eugenie, who is Beatrice’s younger sister, shared a cute photo of Beatrice, her husband Edo and the family.

He wrote a sweet congratulatory message using his sister’s nickname

The sisters’ mother, Sarah Ferguson, took to Instagram to share her congratulations to her daughter Beatrice following the royal’s pregnancy announcement.

Celebrating the news, which was shared by Buckingham Palace that day, the Duchess of York, or Fergie as she is affectionately known, posted several photos of Beatrice and her granddaughter Sienna on her social media account.

The first photo showed herself and Beatrice, who was wearing a floral tiara, crouched down with the princess’ daughter, who was dressed in a white flower girl-style dress.

‘A very proud GiGi/mom today. Such an incredible blessing and a hug from my heart,” the duchess captioned her post.

She also referenced all of her grandchildren and her great-grandson in her sweet post: “Wolfie, August, Ernie and Sienna will be thrilled to have the fifth member of the five on their own!”

Beatrice is the eldest daughter of the Duke of York and his ex-wife Sarah, and the new baby will be the Yorks’ fourth grandchild, with Beatrice’s stepson Wolfie making five.

In a personal address to her daughter amid sweet pictures of Beatrice, Sienna and Fergie’s youngest daughter Princess Eugenie, the Duchess wrote: “Darling Beatrice.” Words cannot fully express the joy and excitement I feel as you and Edo prepare to welcome another precious addition to your beautiful family.

“Becoming a grandmother again fills my heart with so much happiness and gratitude. Watching you grow as a mother has been one of the greatest privileges of my life, and now watching your family grow more is an absolute blessing.

Sarah took to Instagram to share her congratulations to her daughter, Princess Beatrice, following the royal’s pregnancy announcement.

Celebrating the news, which was shared by Buckingham Palace, the Duchess of York, or Fergie as she is affectionately known, posted several photos of Beatrice and her granddaughter Sienna on her social media account.

Fergie added: “Our family is growing and so is the love around us. I can’t wait to meet this little one and see all the wonderful memories we will make together. All my love.

Meanwhile, Beatrice’s younger sister Eugenie showed her excitement for the family’s new arrival by sharing the announcement on her Instagram story, but it wasn’t posted until later in the day.

The mother-of-two simply added a reaction picture of a Sesame Street puppet, who clapped enthusiastically.

The happy news comes during one of the most difficult years personally for the Royal Family, with the King, Princess of Wales and Beatrice’s mother Sarah, Duchess of York, all diagnosed with cancer.

Sarah was treated for malignant melanoma skin cancer in January, just months after undergoing a mastectomy for breast cancer, but Beatrice said in May that the Duchess had been ‘cleared’.

Announcing the baby news earlier that day, Buckingham Palace said: “Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice and Mr Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi are very pleased to announce that they are expecting their second child together in early spring; a brother to Wolfie, eight, and Sienna, three.

‘A very proud GiGi/mom today. Such an incredible blessing and a hug from my heart,” the duchess captioned her post. Sarah is pictured with her daughters Beatrice and Eugenie

In a personal address to her daughter amid sweet pictures of Beatrice, Sienna and Fergie’s youngest daughter Princess Eugenie, the Duchess wrote: “Darling Beatrice.” Words cannot express the joy and excitement I feel as you and Edo prepare to welcome another precious addition to your beautiful family.

Meanwhile, Beatrice’s younger sister Eugenie showed her excitement for the family’s new arrival by sharing the announcement on her Instagram story, but it wasn’t posted until later in the day. The mother of two simply added a reaction picture of a Sesame Street puppet, who clapped enthusiastically

“His Majesty the King has been informed and both families are delighted with the news,” the announcement concluded.

The little one will be a younger brother or sister to the couple’s daughter Sienna, three, and Beatrice’s eight-year-old stepson Wolfie, whose real name is Christopher Woolf, whom Mr Mapelli Mozzi shares with his ex-girlfriend, architect Dara Huang. .

Two new family photos were shared to mark the announcement, with one showing blonde-haired Sienna from behind as she walks down a country lane, holding hands in the middle of her father and older brother Wolfie.

The young woman, with a red ribbon in her hair, is dressed in bright yellow ankle boots and a blue waterproof dress all in a decor with cloud and bird motifs.

In another picture, a very happy Beatrice, wearing a black jacket, smiles at the camera, as she is hugged by Mr. Mapelli Mozzi, who looks at his wife.

The royal baby will be 11th in line to the throne, behind older sister Sienna and mother Beatrice. It pushes Beatrice’s sister Princess Eugenie back into 12th place.

The grandchild will be a niece or nephew of the king and a second cousin of Prince George, Louis and Princess Charlotte.