Princess Eugenie enjoys sun-soaked holiday with A-lister 'brother she never had'
While many royals are enjoying their summer holidays away from the UK, Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank are hosting their A-list friends Robbie Williams and his wife, American actress Ayda Field, for a sun-soaked holiday at their second home in Portugal.
Eugenie, the youngest daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, splits her time between her home in Kensington Palace home, Ivy Cottage, and the second holiday home the family own in Portugal.
The celebrity couple and the princess shared a series of snaps on Instagram, as Ayda posted images of the friends bare-faced and smiling after a day in the sunshine. It comes after reports of William and Kate Middleton's fears over move with kids after Royal Family 'bad blood'.
Ayda captioned her post: 'Obrigada', which means 'thank you' in Portuguese - again suggesting that Eugenie was playing hostess. The families were snapped seeing the sights of the Portuguese town, playing time at the beach and indulging in a spot of golf.
Eugenie has been close with Robbie and Ayda for many years, with the couple's daughter Teddy even being picked as a flower girl at Eugenie's 2018 wedding to Jack.
Eugenie and her husband are said to know the Williams family very well, with the princess reportedly viewing Robbie Williams as 'the brother she never had'.
Robbie and Ayda were first introduced to Eugenie by her mother, Sarah Ferguson, in 2011 after Fergie and Ayda reportedly bonded during a shopping day in St. Barts.
The two women got on well enough for the Williams clan to invite Fergie and her daughters to their house in Los Angeles, and by May of 2011 the family was on close enough terms with the Royals to watch the Eurovision Song Contest at Robbie's house in Wiltshire.
Eugenie and Jack own a luxurious villa at the exclusive CostaTerra Golf and Ocean Club in Comporta, located on the Alentejan coastal strip, where prices start from a staggering £3.6 million. The couple moved there when Jack began working as a marketing, sales and promotion expert for the super stunning resort.
The princess, who has previously shared family photos from their time in Portugal, opened up about her sons' love of the ocean in an exclusive interview with HELLO! last year, as she spoke of August and Ernest, saying: "They love swimming."
"The sea in Portugal's a little bit rougher. So we've got our feet in, but Augie is a fish. He literally loves it and we have whales and dolphins all across the walls."
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Scottish Sun
21 minutes ago
- Scottish Sun
Two new MAFS UK grooms revealed as footballer dad of one and handsome model in countdown to 2025 series
Bosses think the pair will help to make the best series yet TV HUNKS Two new MAFS UK grooms revealed as footballer dad of one and handsome model in countdown to 2025 series Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) TWO new hunky Married At First Sight grooms can today be uncovered ahead of their time on the E4 dating show. A brand new series of the programme is just weeks away and show bosses have gone all out to secure their best cast to date. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Hunky dad-of-one Bailey is one of this year's Married At First Sight grooms Credit: Instagram 4 He will be joined by handsome model Keye on the E4 dating show Credit: Instagram Now, The Sun can exclusively reveal a footballing dad-of-one and a handsome model will be getting married on the popular programme. Proud dad Bailey will be one of the grooms hoping to find the perfect connection by marrying a stranger at first sight. Bailey's social media pages are littered with snaps from his many trips across the globe including Turkey, Slovakia and Gran Canaria. His daughter is three years old and makes up a huge part of the TV groom's life. Elsewhere, Bailey will be joined on the cast by outgoing model and blogger Keye. The handsome lad will be hoping to meet his soulmate on the programme. Popular lad Keye is based in London and isn't afarid of showing off his toned stomach in a topless selfie or two. A source told The Sun of the pair: 'Both lads will make great TV - they're looking for love, they are fully trusting the process and can't wait to meet the experts.' E4 had no comment when approached by The Sun on their casting. Earlier this week, we revealed the show's first groom who Bailey and Keye will be joining on the show. MAFS bride revealed as 50 Cent's stunning backing dancer - and she's already WON rival reality show Geordie Steve Springett will make for explosive TV when his scenes are screened on the popular reality show. Steve will be joining fellow cast member Leah Tyrer - a super-glam blonde business consultant, for the new series. It's not known who the newbies will all walk down the aisle to. A source told The Sun: 'Leah is sure to be one of the most talked about brides this year. "She's a fun party girl and regularly shows off her toned body in bikini snaps from her luxury holidays on social media." MAFS cast so far Bailey - a footballing dad-of-one Keye - a hunky model and blogger Steve - a true Geordie lad Leah - a glam business consultant Leisha - a dental practise manager 4 Bailey will turn heads on the programme Credit: Instagram
Scottish Sun
21 minutes ago
- Scottish Sun
‘Upset' Queen's cutting remark about Meghan & Harry's wedding ‘revealed' – and what she REALLY thought about guest list
THE late Queen was "upset"' at Meghan Markle's plans for her and Harry's wedding at Windsor Castle, a close friend of her cousin has claimed. Queen Elizabeth II is said to have been unhappy with the couple's guest list for the event and the pair inviting "random" celebrities instead of family members. Advertisement 5 Queen Elizabeth the II was reportedly left 'annoyed' by the Sussex's behaviour Credit: AFP 5 Harry and Meghan invited celebrities to their wedding who barely knew the Royal Family Credit: Reuters Sally Bedell Smith, a royal biographer, said the queen was left exasperated by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's plans. The late Queen reportedly said: "But it's my house - and I'm paying for it" when confronted with the plans for the Windsor Castle event. She was also said to have been "annoyed" when the pair went directly to the Archbishop of Canterbury to ask him to marry them in St George's Chapel in May 2018. Harry's grandmother was more excited about Princess Eugenie's wedding in October that year, according to the Daily Mail. Advertisement Ms Bedell Smith claims that Meghan then announced her pregnancy on the same day and then went on to say that the timing of the announcement had been "rude." She spoke at length with the late Queen's cousin, Lady Elizabeth Anson, who in turn spoke with the late Queen towards the end of her life. Lady Anson was born in Windsor Castle and was a great-niece of the Queen Mother and a goddaughter of King George VI. She was a party planner and was known as Liza to close friends and family. Advertisement Bedall Smith claimed in a new podcast that the late queen was upset about her lack of involvement in the Sussex's wedding planning. Harry and Meghan made the Queen's last years a complete misery - they'll NEVER be forgiven Lady Anson made an attempt to console her by telling her she could look forward to the Royal Ascot and Princess Eugenie's wedding. Despite her first cousin's best efforts her majesty remained upset. The Royal Family paid for the Sussex's wedding, covering the cost of the service, music, flowers and reception. Advertisement There were 600 guests invited to a lunchtime reception at St George's Hall which was hosted by the Queen. The reception was then followed by an evening bash for 200 VIPs at Frogmore House, hosted by Harry's father. 5 Harry and Meghan married in May 2018 Credit: PA 5 The couple reportedly had a preference to invite celebrities over members of the family Credit: AFP Advertisement 5 Meghan announced her pregnancy shortly after her wedding Credit: Reuters Claims were made today however that Harry and Meghan had invited people who barely knew the Royal Family. Sally Bedell Smith told American royal commentator Kinsey Schofield: "Harry and Meghan just disinvited or didn't invite a whole group of family and cousins. "The children of the Prince and Princess Michael of Kent and of the Gloucesters. Advertisement "She [Meghan] and Harry just 'exed' them out of the guest list and they added all these other random people who barely even knew the Royal Family. "That was just yet another irritation for the Queen." Ms Bedell Smith revealed earlier this year what the late Queen's real thoughts on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and their behaviour were. She said that as the wedding approached the queen began to feel "very worried" privately. Advertisement According to Bedell Smith concerns were raised that Harry was 'Besotted and weak about women." Lady Anson reportedly told Bedell Smith about Meghan: "We hope but don't quite think she is in love. We think she engineered it all.' The Sussex's married in May 2018 and Meghan threw herself into royal duties before falling pregnant. Sally Bedell Smith wrote on her Substack: "By late February 2019 when Lady Anson and I spoke on the phone, she said 'I don't trust Meghan an inch. To begin with, she was not bad—a straightforward starlet, used to public speaking and charity work. The wedge between the brothers is really too bad.'" Advertisement Lady Anson, who worked as a party planner for elites celebrities and royals, tragically passed away in 2020. The queen made her a Commander of the Royal Victorian Order for her outstanding personal service to a British monarch. The Sun has contacted the Sussexes for comment.
Scottish Sun
21 minutes ago
- Scottish Sun
Love Island star goes public with new model boyfriend after splitting from show co-star
This Islander dumped her villa man just months after leaving the villa NEW LOVE Love Island star goes public with new model boyfriend after splitting from show co-star Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LOVE Island star Jourdan Riane has gone public with her new model boyfriend, after splitting from her co-star. The former reality star, 30, shot to fame on the fifth series of the ITV2 dating show, where she was coupled up with her ex-Danny Williams. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 6 Love Island star Jourdan Riane has been showing off her new man Credit: tIKtOK 6 The former Islander has revealed she is in a relationship with Justine Frain-Sanchez Credit: Instagram 6 Jourdan is smitten with her hunky man Credit: Instagram 6 Jourdan shot to fame in 2019 on the fifth series of Love Island Credit: Rex Features Now, six years on, Jourdan is seeing someone new - and she is smitten. So much so, that her latest TikTok is solely focused on showing him off. Jourdan has revealed she is dating handsome model, Justine Efrain Sanchez. Going public with her new hunky man she shared a video entitled, My Type of Man vs My Man. In the short clip it showed her goggling her type of man, before images of her boyfriend coming up. Jourdan shared numerous loved-up selfies of the pair. Her followers were equally as impressed with her latest boyfriend, as she is, with one commenting: "I just stood and applauded." Another added: "Well done girl!! This is amazing." This one joked: "Your man is my type too!" Jourdan shot to fame on Love Island back in 2019, after she coupled up with Danny following her stint in Casa Amor. Love Island's Danny and Jourdan talk marriage after just four weeks together Despite only lasting a few days in the main villa, the pair's relationship seemed to go from strength to strength. A week after they were dumped from the island, the pair revealed they had already met each other's families, as well as confirming they were officially boyfriend and girlfriend. Shortly after leaving the villa, they also moved in together. Things then seem to be heading in right direction and they revealed that they had already talking about marriage. 6 Jourdan used to date Danny Williams Credit: Splash News But weeks later Jourdan dumped Danny after accusing him of staying out all night with other women. A source told The Sun Online at the time: 'Jourdan and Danny have had a few ups and downs since leaving the show but they had been getting on great recently and Jourdan was so happy. 'Things changed in the last few weeks though and Danny started acting distant and started going on more nights out. 'Jourdan started to hear rumours he was speaking to other girls behind her back. She confronted him about it but he just laughed it off.' They continued: 'Next thing she knows, Jourdan is getting messages from girls saying Danny he's been flirting with them and then she hears he's spent all night partying with loads of random women. 'She called him and told him it was over and that he wouldn't be wasting her time anymore.'
