Overview

Princess Eugenie, Mrs Jack Brooksbank (Eugenie Victoria Helena; born 23 March 1990) is a member of the British royal family and a granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II. She is known for a mix of public charitable work, involvement in the arts and a more private, modern approach to royal life. As noted in public records, she was eleventh in the line of succession as of July 2021.

Family and early life

Eugenie is the younger daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah, Duchess of York. She grew up in the public eye alongside her older sister and has discussed aspects of her upbringing in interviews. She is a granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, and retains the courtesy style associated with her birth as a princess of the United Kingdom.

Education, career and interests

After completing her education in the United Kingdom, Eugenie has pursued interests that bridge the arts, commercial galleries and charitable initiatives. She has worked in roles connected to contemporary art and has taken part in public-facing projects that draw on her interest in cultural institutions and visual arts. Her public statements and activities indicate a continuing focus on creative sectors alongside philanthropic work.

Charitable work and causes

Princess Eugenie is active in a number of charitable areas. She has publicly supported organizations addressing health and children's welfare, and is known for her involvement in efforts to combat modern slavery. In recent years she helped launch and promote initiatives intended to raise awareness about human trafficking and to coordinate responses among NGOs and businesses.

Marriage, family and personal life

In October 2018 she married Jack Brooksbank in a ceremony that attracted international attention. The couple have expanded their family since then; their son, born in 2021, has appeared with them at several public events. Eugenie has been open about a significant childhood medical event—she underwent corrective spinal surgery when young and has spoken about recovery and the impact of that experience.

Notable facts and public profile

Princess Eugenie maintains a relatively modern and pragmatic public image, balancing private family life with occasional formal duties and patronages. She is often cited for combining interests in art, contemporary culture and humanitarian causes. Her charities and public appearances reflect a mix of traditional royal patronage and issue-driven advocacy.

  • Areas of focus: arts, health, children's welfare, anti‑slavery initiatives.
  • Public role: occasional royal engagements, private professional work, and patronages.
  • Personal note: has discussed recovering from childhood spinal surgery and the visible scar that resulted.