Princess Eugenie has been photographed for the first time since her father, Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, was stripped of his royal titles and evicted from his Windsor home, Royal Lodge. The couple enjoyed an outing in West London and were pictured beaming whilst out for stroll with her husband of over six years, Jack Brooksbank . Eugenie, 35, opted for a low-key ensemble, wearing black wide-leg jeans and a matching black T-shirt. She kept her hair swept off her face, her brunette locks tied in a loose bun. Meanwhile, her husband donned blue jeans, a grey jumper and forest green woolly hat.
This is the first time either of Andrew’s daughters, whom he shares with his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, have been seen since their father’s fall from grace. Her sister, Princess Beatrice, 37, yet to break cover.
© GoffPhotos.comJack had fun car keys
Quirky keys
Jack was seen flashing his keys as he walked with his wife, and they featured a fun doughnut.
© GoffPhotos.comEugenie had a great time
Laughing together
Eugenie and Jack were seen laughing with their friends during the outing.
© GoffPhotos.comThe royal enjoyed her time out
Eugenie’s expressions
The royal was seen easily chatting with her friends, ignoring the recent scandals.
© GoffPhotos.comThe royal was seen out and about
Eugenie’s smile
Eugenie wore a black top and a chic necklace during her time out with her friends.
© GoffPhotos.comEugenie looked so happy
Easy smile
Nothing was bothering Eugenie as she stepped out.
© GoffPhotos.comEugenie made plenty of gestures
Larger than life
The royal was so expressive during her time out.
© GoffPhotos.comEugenie was out for the day
Day trip out
Eugenie had headed out to west London with her friends.
© GoffPhotos.comEugenie will remain a princess
Unbothered
The royal’s sister is yet to break her cover.
Andrew’s downfall
Last Thursday, a shock statement from Buckingham Palace revealed that the King has stripped his brother of all his titles, styles and honours. He has also been asked to vacate his mansion in Windsor, which he shares with his ex-wife. The decision to completely strip Andrew of his titles is unprecedented and hasn’t been done in over 100 years. The statement read: “His Majesty has today initiated a formal process to remove the Style, Titles and Honours of Prince Andrew. Prince Andrew will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. His lease on Royal Lodge has, to date, provided him with legal protection to continue in residence.
“Formal notice has now been served to surrender the lease and he will move to alternative private accommodation. These censures are deemed necessary, notwithstanding the fact that he continues to deny the allegations against him. Their Majesties wish to make clear that their thoughts and utmost sympathies have been, and will remain with, the victims and survivors of any and all forms of abuse.”
Andrew’s downfall comes following Andew’s highly-publicised friendship with convicted paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein and the allegations published in Virginia Giuffre’s posthumous memoir. He vehemently denies all allegations.
HELLO!‘s Royal Editor Emily Nash says: “This is the move that many had called for and the King had to act decisively in response, however difficult it may have been for him as a brother. It’s a marked change from Andrew’s statement announcing he would no longer use his Duke of York title, in which he suggested it was his decision to do so. The Palace had to get it right this time to restore public confidence and they have done so. The King has made clear that he is calling the shots. He’s condemned his brother’s ‘serious lapses of judgement’ and crucially, said publicly that his and the Queen’s sympathies have been and remain with the victims and survivors of abuse.
“It may have taken longer than the public would have liked – there have been difficult legal and constitutional issues to consider – but the royal family will be hoping this draws a line under the latest slew of damaging headlines so they can focus on their work and the future.”
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