Princess Eugenie breaks social media silence in tribute to older sister Beatrice

Princess Eugenie

Princess Eugenie breaks social media silence in tribute to older sister Beatrice

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Dorothy Reddin

By Dorothy Reddin


Published: 01/10/2024

- 19:18

Updated: 01/10/2024

- 21:39

The Princess of York, 34, took to her Instagram story to celebrate the good news

Princess Eugenie has broken her social media silence in a tribute to her older sister, Princess Beatrice.

Earlier today, Buckingham Palace confirmed Princess Beatrice, 36, is expecting her second child with her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi.


The couple are already parents to a three-year-old girl named Sienna Mapelli Mozzi.

In addition, Edoardo has a son from his previous relationship with American architect Dara Huang, whom he dated between 2015 and 2018.

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The Palace confirmed the royal baby news in a statement that read: "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 sibling for Wolfie, aged eight, and Sienna, aged three.

"His Majesty The King has been informed and both families are delighted with the news."

Princess Eugenie, 34, later took to her Instagram story to celebrate the good news.

Beatrice's younger sister shared the official post made by the Royal Family, and added an excitable GIF for her followers to enjoy.

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Princess Eugenie re-shared the official announcement on her Instagram story with an excited GIF

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Princess Eugenie later posted two images on her official Instagram page, showing the sisters interacting on a beach with their respective husbands during Christmas in 2022.

She captioned the post: "Congratulations Beabea.. So looking forward to more on this journey of motherhood together.

"And adding another little one to the gang."

The princess later edited the post to add: "I couldn't find a single group shot of us, so this one from Christmas 2022 will have to do. Xxxx".

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Princess Eugenie posted this image of her family on Instagram

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Eugenie's Instagram post comes after her mother, Sarah Ferguson, also congratulated Beatrice on the royal baby news.

The Duchess of York issued the following statement: "Darling Beatrice. Words can't quite express the joy and excitement I feel as you and Edo prepare to welcome another precious addition to your beautiful family.

"Becoming a granny 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 to see your family blossom further is an absolute blessing.

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Princess Eugenie and Princess Eugenie are known to be very close

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"Our family is growing, and so too is the love that surrounds us.

"I cannot wait to meet this little one and to share in all the wonderful memories we will make together. All my love."

Beatrice tied the knot with Edoardo on July 17, 2020, in the All Saints Chapel in Windsor.

They welcomed their first child, Sienna Elizabeth Mapelli Mozzi, the following year in September.

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