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Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Princes Eugenie reveals the most important lesson she learned from her mother Sarah Ferguson
Princess Eugenie has revealed the most important life given to her by her mother, Sarah Ferguson. During a recent interview for Cressida Bonas's podcast, Lessons From Our Mothers, the youngest of Prince Andrew's brood said learning to harness one's inner strength was one of the most important lessons she had gleaned from her mother. The daughters of the Duchess of York, Princessess Eugenie, 35, and Beatrice, 36, are known to share a close bond with Sarah and even refer to themselves as the 'tripod '. Both appeared on the podcast last month, joined by hosts Cressida and Isabella Branson, to reflect on what thy had learned from Sarah over the years. Revealing the most important takeaway from her upbringing, Eugenie said: 'I think for me, it's the fire inside, you know, the strength inside of you. And how to bring that out, and to pull it in when you most need it'. The sisters emphasised the importance of 'collaborating' with one another to source solutions, something else they had picked up from Sarah, affectionately known as Fergie. 'The forced collaboration, you're slightly annoyed about because she's pushing on a bit of a nerve, but the forced collaboration and that joy of the making up at the end was a big part of what she instilled in us,' Beatrice said. 'This sense that it's OK to feel, it's OK to push on those emotions, but you have to figure out what the resolution looks like as well. So she was very resolution-driven,' the royal added. 'The more I get to know her in my life, the more incredible this woman is becoming. As a mum, she is becoming more effervescent in her ability to bring joy,' she gushed, adding that Sarah was now 'reaching her greatness' aged 64. Achievements that Beatrice was particularly proud of given 'what's she been through in the last year', predominately related to her various 'health issues'. The Duchess, who shares Beatrice and Eugenie with ex-husband Prince Andrew, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023, just months before receiving another diagnosis for malignant melanoma. Though she remains positive, having recently described feeling 'better than ever', the mother-of-two has been told by doctors to avoid the phrase 'cancer free'. Reflecting on Sarah's strength and compassion for other's battling cancer, Beatrice said: 'She loves nothing more than meeting people and those that are also suffering from cancer because there's so much empathy there.' She added that she was grateful to still have her mother 'around' for when she herself 'needs mothering'. Reflecting on their own bond, Beatrice and Eugenie credited their close relationship to their mother's lose ties to her sister, Jane. It comes just days after Princess Eugenie shared a rare glimpse into her own life as a mother, sharing a sweet tribute to her 'golden boy', Ernest, as she celebrated his second birthday with husband, Jack Brooksbank. On Friday, she shared a series of photographs of her sons Ernest, two, and August, four, to mark her youngest's birthday on Friday. In one photograph, Ernest is thrown into the air by his father while on a snowy ski trip. In another, he plays in the mud with his four-year-old brother. Ernie is also seen being held by his mother while on a ski trip, the youngster bundled up in a bright teal snowsuit and holding firmly to a lion-shaped comforter. And in another, he adorably wears a pair of sunglasses upside-down. The mother-of-two said: 'Happy Birthday my darling Ernie. 2 today! And what an incredible two years it's been. 'Always smiling, always laughing, always giving hugs and hello's and making everyone happy. 'My golden boy, we love you!' In other pictures from the rare snapshot, Ernie and August are seen holding hands as they walk down a street in London, with another picturing them together on an airplane. Eugenie recently opened up about the 'sense of shame' she felt when she first saw her scoliosis scar. In a rare, wide-ranging interview, the royal mother-of-two, 34, also discussed how her Sarah Ferguson raised her to be proud of her scar after she went underwent surgery at the age of 12. In 2002, Queen Elizabeth II's granddaughter had rods inserted into her spine after she was diagnosed with scoliosis (curvature of the spine), and told that she would need corrective surgery. After the eight-hour operation, Prince Andrew's daughter spent three days in intensive care, a week on a spinal ward and six days in a wheelchair before she was able to walk again. Speaking to The Telegraph, Eugenie revealed she had a 'sense of shame' when she couldn't wash or dress herself and was shown her scar, which runs down her neck and spine. However, she claimed her mother, the Duchess of York, removed all the stigma about the scar and helped her see it in a positive light. Eugenie said: 'She was amazing. She'd ask me if she could show it to people, then she'd turn me around and say, "my daughter is superhuman, you've got to check out her scar". 'All of sudden it was a badge of honour – a cool thing I had. It trained my brain that it's ok, scars are cool.'
The Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Freddy Brazier defies dad Jeff by posting TikTok dance with gran Jackiey after legal action to stop him seeing her
UNBREAKABLE BOND This comes after we spotted Freddy smoking a joint with his former reality TV star grandmother recently FREDDY Brazier has defied his dad Jeff by posting a TikTok dance with his gran Jackiey, after taking legal action to stop him from seeing her. Freddy has reportedly been 'living with his grandmother Jackiey for the past week.' 5 5 5 And this comes as his TV presenter dad Jeff Brazier recently launched legal action to block her from seeing him. The young media personality has apparently reunited with his grandmother Jackiey Budden, 68, this week. He has seemingly spent a week at her South London home despite the legal row launched by his father Jeff, 46. Now, the 20-year-old has shared a TikTok with his grandmother, which sees her dancing around in the garden. Freddy and his gran are doing a TikTok dance trend in the clip, and she can be seen in black and white shorts and a yellow top as they dance in the garden. The star simply captioned the post with hashtags, writing: ' #fyp #explore #freddybrazier #jackieybudden #dancetrend.' In the comments, one person wrote: 'She'll make you feel like you have a piece of your mum,' while a second added: 'There's just something about a Nana 💗 that bond is important.' Freddy, 20, was just four-years-old and his EastEnders actor brother Bobby, was five when their mother Jade Goody died from cervical cancer in 2009. The Big Brother legend passed away at the age of 27 after a seven month battle with cancer and he has since been raised by his dad. Since then, Jackiey and Jeff have clashed several times before The Sun on Sunday revealed that the former Dancing on Ice contestant took legal action for his son's wellbeing. Despite trying to keep the duo apart, The Mail reports that Freddy spent the last week with his grandmother at her home in Bermondsey. A source told the publication: "Jeff was never going to keep Freddy away from his Nanny for very long – they've always had a strong bond. "Jeff may hate her for all sorts of reasons going back many years, but Freddy loves her very much. "They had a great time together, playing with her dog and catching up at her flat – where he has often stayed over the years. "Whatever Jeff hoped to achieve with his legal efforts, it hasn't worked." This comes after we spotted Freddy smoking a joint with his former reality TV star grandmother near Tower Bridge in full view of tourists. Our exclusive photos and video show them smoking a suspicious-looking cigarette as Jackiey was seen to be 'acting erratically' with her grandson. An onlooker remarked: "The pair were puffing away in the open, in full view of tourists passing by and there was an aromatic smell in the air. The source added: "She appeared to be acting erratically." 5
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Watch toddler's joyful scream when beloved uncle surprises him during hide-and-seek
When 3-year-old Oliver was playing hide-and-seek at his play group in Waltham, Massachusetts, he had no idea his favorite person in the world was waiting to be found. Oliver and his uncle, 22-year-old Oran shared an unbreakable bond even 400 miles of distance couldn't shake. While Oran attended Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, the duo stayed close through FaceTime calls filled with excited updates about everything from skating achievements to new toys. 'It's a bond that's both playful and deeply affectionate,' said Oliver's mom, Jenna. Oran even made sure his nephew had a special reminder of their friendship: a Build-A-Bear lion with a recorded message saying 'What's up little dude,' in Oran's voice. That bear had become one of Oliver's most treasured possessions. So when Oran was coming back from college, Jenna hatched the perfect surprise. While she picked up her brother from the airport, Oliver was at his regular play group. During a game of hide-and-seek, Oliver suddenly spotted the familiar 6-foot-5 best friend near the slide. Click on the video below to see his incredible reaction! Humankind is your go-to spot for good news! Click here to submit your uplifting, cute, or inspiring video moments for us to feature. Also, click here to subscribe to our newsletter bringing our top stories of the week straight to your inbox. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Boy screams in pure joy finding uncle in sweet hide-and-seek surprise
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- General
- Daily Mail
I was the smug school gate mum that everyone hated. To this day, other women cross the street to avoid me. I now fear I'm slipping back into my old ways: RACHEL HALLIWELL
Seeing my eldest daughter with her newborn baby takes me back to the days when she and her two sisters were infants. Of course, I thought each of them was the most beautiful creation on earth. And clearly I'm back to my old ways as I'm already boasting to anyone who'll listen that my granddaughter, aged three weeks, is the world's prettiest, brightest girl.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kate Middleton's Brother James Middleton Admits Sibling Relationships 'Can Be Complicated'
Kate Middleton is the eldest of three siblings, born ahead of sister Pippa Middleton and brother James Middleton. James opened up in a new interview about his bond with his two sisters and his mother Carole Middleton, and shared that, when it comes to Kate and Pippa, they're not just his sisters, but friends. James added that Carole, Kate, and Pippa were there for him during some of his lowest times, and that he feels 'incredibly fortunate.'In a candid new interview, Kate Middleton's younger brother James Middleton is opening up about how he feels 'incredibly fortunate' to have sisters Kate and Pippa Middleton 'not just as siblings, but as friends.' Speaking to The Mirror, James said, 'They've seen me at my best and at my lowest, and they've always been there when I needed them. Sibling love is something unique—you can't choose your siblings. It can be complicated, it takes work, but when it's strong, I believe it's one of the most powerful bonds there is.' Of Kate, Pippa, and their mother Carole Middleton, James said of the trio that 'They've always been emotionally open, expressive, and in tune with the people around them, and I think being surrounded by that kind of emotional intelligence rubbed off on me, even if I didn't fully realize it at the time.' 'Looking back, I think it gave me permission, in a way, to feel things more deeply and to name those feelings when they came up,' James added. 'That doesn't mean I always found it easy. In fact, like a lot of men, I struggled with expressing how I was doing when I was at my lowest.' James has openly spoken about his struggles with depression and suicidal thoughts in the past (including in his 2024 book Meet Ella: The Dog Who Saved My Life), and he shared that 'having strong women around [him] who led with compassion and honesty' helped him appreciate vulnerability: 'It probably laid the groundwork for me being able to open up later on, whether in therapy, writing the book, or just in honest conversations with the people I love. And for that, I'm incredibly grateful,' he said. Earlier this month, James shared with The Times that Kate's cancer diagnosis last year 'was a challenging time,' but that he offered 'support and help' where he could. 'Being there for someone is such an important part, and it doesn't necessarily have to be on your terms and it shouldn't be on your terms,' he said. 'It should be on their terms—unconditional. 'I'm not doing it for something in return, I'm doing it because I love you.'' James added, 'And that's the simplest way of really demonstrating love. You can do it in all these various fancy ways, but actually, you know, it is just generally being there.' Read the original article on InStyle
