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 Princess Eugenie attends day two of Royal Ascot 2024 at Ascot Racecourse on June 19, 2024 in Ascot, England© Getty Images

Princess Eugenie gives secret nod to August and Ernest on under-the-radar outing

The Prince of Wales' cousin made a touching tribute to her young sons

Katie Daly
Lifestyle Writer
June 12, 2025
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Princess Eugenie was praised by royal fans as she stepped out on an under-the-radar outing to a Salvation Army safe house. 

The royal, who made the visit as part of her work with the Anti-Slavery Collective, which she co-founded with Julia de Boinville in 2017, paid a touching tribute to her sons August, four, and Ernest, two, in a moment that could easily have been missed.

The princess, 35, held up a lino print that she had made while taking part in craft activities with two survivors of modern slavery who reside at the facility, revealing a simple gold chain bracelet featuring the initials 'A' and 'E' for her sons whom she shares with her husband, Jack Brooksbank.

She also wore a lovely denim dress with a white leather jacket over the top. Eugenie added trainers to her casual ensemble and wore a brown cross-body leather bag over her shoulder. 

Princess Eugenie holding up lino prints at Salvation Army© Instagram / @princesseugenie
Eugenie holding up her lino print designs

During the visit, Eugenie was offered a tour of the safe house where she saw the gym, multi-faith room, sensory space, and craft room. 

Princess Eugenie in blue and white dress on wooden jetty carrying sons Ernest and August© Instagram
The royal is a devoted mum to her sons Ernest and August

"When we meet people like the Princess, we feel our voice is heard," one resident said afterwards.

Princess Eugenie's poignant outing

The princess also made a poignant outing, celebrating a cause close to her heart, in April while being joined by her mother, the Duchess of York, and sister Princess Beatrice

Princess Eugenie shaking hands with a cancer patient while Princess Beatrice and Sarah Ferguson look on© Alamy Stock Photo
Sarah and her daughters spoke to several cancer patients

The royal trio visited the Teenage Cancer Trust unit at University College Hospital in London. During the visit, they met with young cancer patients as well as the medical staff caring for them. 

Princess Eugenie, Sarah Ferguson and Princess Beatrice applauding© Alamy Stock Photo
The royals were moved by the experience

On this moving occasion, Eugenie opted for an understated look to let the spotlight shine on the work of the charity. She wore a satin khaki skirt with an oversized white top and a pair of knee-high suede boots.

Princess Eugenie's summer fashion

The royal's chosen look for her recent hospital visit was a far cry from the summer-ready ensemble she rocked for a day at the Chelsea Flower Show in May. Attending the event with her sister, Eugenie epitomised summer style in a white halter-neck dress covered in blue flowers by Australian designer Rebecca Vallance. 

Princess Eugenie in blue and white floral halter neck dress© Instagram / @poppyjamie
Eugenie looked beautiful in her floral halter neck dress

Creating a look loaded with vintage appeal, the King's niece added a pair of heeled mules and carried a fold-over raffia bag that could have easily doubled as an evening clutch on a beach holiday.

Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice wearing floral dresses at Chelsea Flower Show© Instagram / @princesseugenie
Beatrice and Eugenie wore florals for the opening night

Royal fans will undoubtedly be looking forward to the potential of an appearance from Eugenie at Royal Ascot later this month. 

Princess Eugenie side on in light pink dress and hat© Getty
Princess Eugenie attended day two of Royal Ascot 2024 in style

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Last year, the royal oozed chic in a figure-skimming powder pink dress by Gabriela Hearst with a pink tasselled hat by Emily-London Headwear and a pair of Aquazzura heels. 

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