Princess Eugenie couldn’t ‘bee’ happier for her sister

Princess Eugenie sent her older sister an adorable public congratulations after Princess Beatrice announced her pregnancy this week.

On her official Instagram account, Eugenie, who gave birth earlier this year to son August Brooksbank, wrote: “It’s World Bee Day!! A day to celebrate nature’s most badass little friend with their black and yellow stripes.

“But our furry little friends have to share today with my big sis Bea who’s got a little one on the way.

“Beabea and Edo huge congratulations on your news – can’t wait to meet the little one.”

The expectant father replied to his sister-in-law’s post with: “Thank you. So thrilled our little family is growing,” and a heart emoji.

This isn’t the first time Princess Eugenie has taken to Instagram to fondly share photos of her sister. Last year for Princess Beatrice’s birthday, she shared a photo taken the night before her 17 July 2020 wedding with a caption and a bee emoji.

To mark her sister’s wedding, Princess Eugenie wrote, again with bee emojis: “Couldn’t Bea happier (get it)…

“What a complete joy and privilege to watch you, my beautiful big sister, walk down the aisle to dear Edo. I am so proud of you and I’m so excited to support you in the next chapter of your life. We are going to have so much fun together.

“Happy wedding day to you both.”

World Bee Day, the cause Princess Eugenie piggybacked upon, was created by the United Nations to “strengthen measures aimed at protecting bees and other pollinators, which would significantly contribute to solving problems related to the global food supply and eliminate hunger in developing countries.”

Princess Beatrice and Edoardo announced that they were expecting their first child this autumn earlier this week. The Royal Family released a statement to say that “The Queen has been informed and both families are delighted with the news.”

Princess Beatrice’s baby will be the second grandchild for The Duke of York and Sarah, Duchess of York, and the 12^th great-grandchild for The Queen.