Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie go to youngsters’s hospice
Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice have praised the ‘incredible’ work of the Haven House Hospice, which they visited today.
The royals made a visit to the charity organisation, in Woodford Green, London which works to ‘fund specialist care to children who have life-limiting or life-threatening conditions’, where they attended a garden party and planted a commemorative tree.
The daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson looked to be in high spirits as they spent the day chatting with families and supporters of the venue, sharing a sweet video from the day on Instagram.
Eugenie, 34, wrote: ‘It was so incredible to see the caring work they do and meet some of the children and families whose lives are changed by the care and support they receive here.’
The Garden Party celebrated 20 years of the hospice’s work, as the organisation took their social media to share photos from the royals’ moving visit.
The royals made a visit to the charity organisation, which works to ‘fund specialist care to children who have life-limiting or life-threatening conditions’, where they attended a garden party and planted a commemorative tree
‘We welcomed Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie and it was lovely to see them spend the afternoon engaging with children and their families, bringing joy and smiles to all in attendance,’ their Instagram caption read.
Elsewhere, the duo praised the hospice as a beacon of ‘love and support for so many families’.
‘The compassion and care provided here is truly inspiring, and it is a privilege to be part of this special day,’ they added.
The Princesses planted a tree in the garden – as they were pictured holding onto shovels – to symbolise ‘hope, strength, and the commitment to supporting families’.
Eugenie was effortlessly elegant in a chic maroon maxi dress for the outing, adorned with white patterns.
She teamed her ensemble with slingback heels and threw her tresses back in an updo, opting for a chic yet understated make-up look.
Elsewhere her sister Beatrice, 36, went for a cinched silhouette in a navy frock, which featured trumpet sleeves.
She styled her hair in waves, and wore some simple blue ballet flats.
The daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson looked to be in high spirits as they spent the day chatting with families and supporters of the venue, sharing a sweet video from the day on Instagram
The Garden Party celebrated 20 years of the hospice’s work, as the organisation took their social media to share photos from the royals’ moving visit
It comes as, earlier this month, Eugenie made a surprise appearance in South Korea after attending a lavish art auction led by by K-pop star G-Dragon and Pharrell Williams
The King’s niece is thought to have attended the glamorous occasion to mark Nothing but a ‘G’ Thang: The Art and Archive of G-Dragon on Monday, in Seoul.
Eugenie, who was likely invited to the event in her role as an Associate Director for gallery Hauser & Wirth, put on a stunning display in a metallic-themed midi dress from London-based designer Peter Pilotto.
Clips from the lavish party were shared to social media and royal fans were quick to spot the youngest daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson in the videos.
The beaming royal was keen to capture special moments, with the footage showing the mother-of-two filming the hosts on her phone as they were speaking.
It’s unclear if Eugenie travelled solo for her trip to South Korea, or if she was joined on the apparent business trip by her husband, Jack Brooksbank, and their two young children, August, three, and Ernest, one.
Dressed to impress, Eugenie’s sleeveless blue and gold gown featured cinched waist detailing, a billowing sheer skirt and a high neckline.
She teamed the impressive look with a pair of glittering golden earrings and a gold leather sandals from Aquazzura.
Elsewhere, the duo – pictured today – praised the hospice as a beacon of ‘love and support for so many families’
It’s not the first time the royal has worn the stylish dress; in 2019, she sported the ensemble at the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award presentations at Buckingham Palace.
For Monday’s lavish occasion, Eugenie opted for a glamorous smattering of makeup and sported loose curls in her hair.
The event isn’t the only time that the somewhat unlikely combination of royalty and a K-pop star has occurred.
In November 2023, K-pop royalty met real royalty as King Charles awarded the girl group Blackpink with honourary MBEs.
The monarch appeared to be in high spirits as he held an Investiture for the band at Buckingham Palace, in the presence of The President of the Republic of Korea and the First Lady, during their official State Visit to the United Kingdom.
King Charles invested Blackpink members Roseanne Park (Rosé), Jennie Kim, Jisoo Kim and Lalisa Manoban (Lisa) as Honorary Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBEs), in recognition of the band’s role as COP26 Advocates for the COP26 Summit in Glasgow 2021.
The group – which in March became the most streamed female band on Spotify – also had the UK in a frenzy when it performed at BST Hyde Park in the summer.
Blackpink were first appointed by the UK Government as COP26 Advocates in January 2021. Non-UK citizens can be considered for an honour for their work within the UK.
The group released a series of videos aimed at encouraging young people to learn more about climate change, which resulted – the government says – in ‘significantly increased engagement’ with the Summit from a young audience.
The band have subsequently been appointed as global Ambassadors for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
