Princess Beatrice celebrated her 36th birthday on Thursday, and her younger sister, Princess Eugenie, marked the occasion by sharing some of the sweetest photos of her older sibling.
While Eugenie began her post with pictures of the two sisters at a trampoline park in the Saudi Arabian city of AlUla, it was the final image that truly captured hearts.
In the adorable photo, Beatrice is seen doting on Eugenie’s young son, Ernest, who turned one in May. The snap, likely taken around Easter, shows Beatrice playfully surprising Ernest by wearing bunny ears while the little one sits on a blanket near a patch of daffodils. Beatrice’s face is filled with joy as Ernest gazes lovingly at his aunt.
Highlighting their close relationship, Eugenie wrote, “Happy birthday dearest Beabea!! What an inspiration you are. You’ve paved the way for your little sissy. Love you.” Their bond is further showcased in another photo where the daughters of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson are seen jumping with joy on a trampoline.
Eugenie wasn’t the only royal to send birthday wishes to Beatrice; their mother, Sarah, also shared a heartfelt tribute.
“Happy birthday my wonderful Beatrice,” the Duchess of York wrote. “You are the most amazing daughter, mother, stepmother, sister, wife, and woman! I feel so privileged to learn from you every day. You continue to inspire me and those around you with your warmth, curiosity, and zest for life. I love you. Happy birthday.”
The 64-year-old author accompanied her message with a tender black-and-white photo of her kissing the top of Beatrice’s head in a previously unseen snapshot.
It’s still unclear how Beatrice will celebrate her birthday this year, but last year when she turned 35, her daughter Sienna took center stage.
Sarah shared that Beatrice and her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, organized a fairy-themed picnic for the little one, complete with a treasure hunt and fairy wings.
