The royal sisters, the only daughters of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, have openly displayed their close bond, from navigating motherhood together and sharing outfits to traveling the globe side by side.
In a birthday post on Instagram celebrating her older sister’s birthday, Eugenie revealed that the York sisters had taken a secret trip to Saudi Arabia earlier this year.
“Happy birthday dearest Beabea!! What an inspiration you are. You’ve paved the way for your little sissy. Love you,” Eugenie penned on social media, sharing a series of photos of the pair at Manal AlDowayan’s trampoline installation.
The unique installation titled “Now you see me, now you don’t” was created by the Saudi Arabian artist to address water scarcity in AlUla, the home of Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The sisters showcased their playful side in cheerful photos, joyfully jumping on trampolines set up in the desert. The royal getaway was associated with a World Economic Forum event where Princess Beatrice was a speaker.
The mother-of-one, who shares a daughter named Sienna with her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, discussed entrepreneurship in the 21st century and how businesses are adapting to a climate where social agendas are prominent.
Initially, it was reported that Princess Beatrice was the event’s speaker, suggesting that Eugenie had planned the trip to support her older sister. Eugenie had previously highlighted her close bond with Beatrice during an episode of the White Wine Question Time podcast in 2023.
“Beatrice and I, our whole lives, we’ve always had each other,” Eugenie began. “We’re the only ones going through exactly what the other is going through at exactly that time as a girl – in our family, our place of work, whatever it is. I think that’s extraordinary to think about. We’re not twins, yet you go through life knowing exactly what the other one is going through. She’s my big sissy, she’s a legend.”