32 sweet photos of Princess Eugenie from her childhood to motherhood

The royal mum turned 32 on Wednesday

Danielle StaceyOnline Royal CorrespondentLondon

March 23, 2022Mar 23, 2022, 10:19 AM GMT

Sarah, Duchess of York, holds a swaddled newborn in a pink and white outfit.

Happy birthday to Princess Eugenie who is celebrating her 32nd birthday on 23 March!

The royal is the youngest daughter of the Duke of York and Sarah Ferguson and was born at the Portland Hospital in London in 1990. Eugenie is one of the Queen and the late Duke of Edinburgh's grandchildren and she is currently twelfth in line to the throne, after her older sister Princess Beatrice.

The Princess has a full-time job working as a director for the Hauser & Wirth art gallery in London, but she also has a number of royal patronages, including the Big Cat Sanctuary, The European School of Osteopathy, and Teenage Cancer Trust.

She and long-term boyfriend Jack Brooksbank announced their engagement in January 2018 and were married in the October at St George's Chapel, Windsor.

As Eugenie celebrates her birthday, HELLO! shares the best photos from her childhood to now.

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A child in a stroller with a heart-shaped balloon, surrounded by people in a park.

1991

Eugenie looking quite content with a balloon at the Royal Windsor Horse Show. We can't help but notice her cute red boots as well!

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Sarah, Duchess of York, smiling and carrying a child on her shoulders in a snowy landscape.

1992

The royal family love a ski holiday and Eugenie has been hitting the slopes from a young age. How gorgeous is this photo of the two-year-old on mum Sarah's shoulders in Klosters, Switzerland?

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Two young girls in white dresses and floral wreaths stand among bridesmaids in white and pink dresses.

1993

Eugenie and her sister Beatrice had starring roles at their nanny Alison Wardley's wedding. The Princesses looked adorable in white ruffled dresses with rose-adorned headbands and wreaths.

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Sarah, Duchess of York, stands with two young girls in school uniforms and hats.

1994

Eugenie joined her big sister at Upton House School in Windsor and she looked so excited for her first day.

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Two young girls in black dresses and plaid skirts, wearing crowns, holding Santa Claus gift bags.

1995

Twinning in matching gingham outfits and plastic tiaras, the royal sisters enjoyed a night out to watch a Christmas pantomime.

Young girl in plaid dress and bow sits on grass, hands clasped.

1996

Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson finalised their divorce in 1996, but have remained good friends since. In 2019 Eugenie shared a photo of their wedding day and captioned it: "I wanted to celebrate my parents getting married 33 years ago... Thank you for always being the best of friends and bringing us up together."

A young child in a pink ski suit and red helmet holds ski poles on a snowy mountain slope.

1997

After a few years of practise, the young Princess looks like an absolute professional on the slopes during a skiing holiday in Verbier. The Swiss resort has happy memories for Eugenie, as that's where she met her now-husband Jack Brooksbank.

Young girl in gray suit and black hat holding gifts, walking in crowd.

1998

Looking smart in a grey coat and a black beret for a walkabout at the Christmas Day church service in Sandringham, Norfolk.

Sarah, Duchess of York, and Spice Girls members Emma Bunton, Victoria Beckham, Melanie Brown, and Melanie C pose together, smiling.

1999

Beatrice and Eugenie got to live every little 90s kid's dream when they met the Spice Girls backstage at a concert.

A young person in equestrian gear rides a white horse, smiling for the camera.

2000

Like most of the royals, Eugenie was a keen a horse rider as a child.

Prince Andrew, Sarah, Duchess of York, and their daughter stand outside a brick building.

2001

Eugenie on her first day at St George's School in Windsor with her parents.

Two women smiling and walking, one in pink shirt under black cardigan, other in black shirt. Man in suit and red tie behind them.

2002

Eugenie and Beatrice greeted crowds before the 'Party at the Palace' event to celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee.

Two women, one in a white coat and beret, the other in a red coat and hat, walking with bouquets and plastic bags.

2003

The teenage royal sisters greeted the crowds together in Sandringham on Christmas Day

Two women in white jackets and patterned skirts walking on grass, one holding a basket.

2004

Eugenie and Beatrice donned matching blazers for a day out at the polo.

A woman with long hair wearing a navy coat and white hat smiles.

2005

Eugenie looked elegant in a navy coat and wide-brim hat for Prince Charles' and Camilla's marriage blessing in Windsor.

Queen Elizabeth II waves, wearing a purple suit and hat, next to a woman in a white dress.

2006

Eugenie, then 16, with her grandmother, the Queen, on the balcony of Buckingham Palace for Trooping the Colour.

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A woman in a beige coat and white hat walks in the rain, followed by a man in a red robe.

2007

The royals turned out in force to celebrate the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh's 60th wedding anniversary. Eugenie looked stylish in a grey coat and white beret.

Two women sit on a bench at an event, both wearing black tights and holding clutches.

2008

Eugenie, then 18, enjoyed a front row seat at the ISSA show with 20-year-old Beatrice at London Fashion Week.

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A woman with short brown hair is walking down the street, holding a book and a purple bag.

2009

After taking a gap year, Eugenie began her studies at Newcastle University, combining Art History, English Literature and Politics. She graduated with a 2:1 in English Literature and Art History in 2012.

Woman in black dress and pearl necklace walking with a black handbag.

2010

Eugenie did an internship at Christie's auction house in London and later went on to work at New York-based firm Paddle8.

Two women in elegant attire and large hats walk together, followed by two men and a woman.

2011

Beatrice and Eugenie's outfits for Prince William and Kate Middleton's were one of the most talked about looks from the day. Eugenie wore a bold blue and green dress by Vivienne Westwood.

Man and woman in formal attire standing on a red carpet, smiling for the camera.

2012

Eugenie and Jack enjoyed a date night at the film premiere of Dark Knight Rises in London

Two women in elegant attire cheer enthusiastically at an event, one in a black dress and gold hat, the other in a teal dress and white hat.

2013

The royal sisters excitedly cheered on the Queen's horse at Royal Ascot. The pair are regulars at the racecourse during the week-long event.

Princess Eugenie in a teal dress and beige heels stands next to an older man in a black suit, both smiling.

2014

Eugenie supported Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital's redevelopment appeal, after undergoing back surgery there to correct scoliosis in 2002.

Woman in green leather dress and black boots standing by a white pedestal, smiling.

2015

The arty royal attended the Frieze Art Fair in London.

A woman in a red dress and black heels walks down a street, smiling.

2016

The Princess looked lovely in a red Eponine fit and flare dress for the Queen's 90th birthday celebrations.

Kate Middleton in a navy dress and white hat, holding a gold object, walking on grass.

2017

Eugenie looked elegant in a navy Paule Ka dress for Pippa Middleton and James Matthew's wedding in Berkshire.

Newlyweds exit church, woman in white gown holding bouquet, man in suit by her side.

2018

Eugenie married Jack on 12 October at St George's Chapel Windsor, where she wore a wedding dress designed by Peter Pilotto.

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Two women in a carriage, one waving, wearing pink and blue dresses with large hats.

2019

The royal sisters shared a carriage during the Queen's birthday parade, known as Trooping the Colour.

A man and woman hold a swaddled baby, smiling by green bushes.

2021

Proud parents Eugenie and Jack shared the first photos of their baby son August Philip Hawke Brooksbank, who was born on 9 February at the Portland Hospital in London. The sweet snap was taken by Eugenie's "wonderful midwife".

A man and woman hug a child in winter gear on a snowy mountain.

2022

To celebrate August's first birthday, proud mum Eugenie shared this adorable holiday snap on Instagram, writing: "Happy 1st Birthday to our little hero Augie. You are such a special soul that brightens every room with your smile and wave. You have made us so very proud. We love you!"