Princess Eugenie’s husband Jack Brooksbank was reportedly left ‘alarmed’ by her father Andrew’s insistence on a Windsor procession at their 2018 wedding, according to royal biographer Hugo Vickers
A royal biographer has claimed that Princess Eugenie’s husband was taken aback by a request made by Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor regarding their wedding. Princess Eugenie, 36, tied the knot with Jack Brooksbank, 39, on 12 October 2018.
In his book Queen Elizabeth II A Personal History, royal writer Hugo Vickers alleges that Andrew “persuaded” a company to film the wedding after it became clear none of the major networks would broadcast it. However, Mr Brooksbank was reportedly “alarmed” when Andrew “insisted” on a procession through Windsor.
Vickers penned: “On 12 October 2018 Princess Eugenie married Jack Brooksbank in St George’s Chapel. This was a happier wedding.
“It did not garner as much publicity, and the Duke of York was irked that it would not be filmed for the major networks, though he persuaded a company to capture it.
“The groom was alarmed that Prince Andrew insisted on a procession through Windsor, fearing that no one would be there to cheer them. But Windsor loves a procession and there was a good turnout.”, reports the Mirror.
The assertion about Princess Eugenie’s wedding comes amidst queries about the future roles of her and her sister Princess Beatrice within the Royal Family.
Such speculation has been rife due to the fallout from questions surrounding Andrew’s relationship with the late convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Andrew has consistently denied any wrongdoing in relation to Epstein.
As she celebrated her 36th birthday earlier this year, one royal correspondent observed that they hoped there would be some method for both Beatrice and Eugenie to secure a position within the Royal Family.
Matt Wilkinson said he felt that King Charles was keen to do his utmost to incorporate the duo, following a period of “crisis” they had endured.
He stated: “I’ve got sympathy for both Beatrice and Eugenie, and I’d like to see them somehow rehabilitated and used properly in the Royal Family.
“I think the King wants her, wants them both, to not pay for the sins of their parents, but I’m not sure there is mass public sympathy for them at the moment. They’re probably going through a complete and utter personal crisis.”
Mr Wilkinson noted that, thankfully, both possessed robust support networks surrounding them, including their spouses who would assist them during this challenging period.
He continued: “I don’t like bad things to happen to people when they haven’t actually done anything wrong themselves, but I think they can cope.
“I think there are enough support structures around them and enough money. Their husbands are both very supportive and rich, so I think they’ll be able to cope.”
As recently as last month, Eugenie was seen in Switzerland skiing with her family, though allegedly maintained a low profile on her birthday.
ReachPlc has approached Mr Brooksbank for comment over the matter in relation to his wedding.
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