Pregnant Princess Eugenie Makes Rare London Appearance As Due Date Nears
Princess Eugenie has made a stylish return to the spotlight, stepping out in London as she prepares to welcome her third child with Jack Brooksbank. The 36-year-old royal was seen leaving a central London venue with friends on Thursday evening, marking one of her first public sightings in more than a month.
The mother-of-two chose a sleek all-black look for the outing, pairing a bump-skimming dress with a simple linen shirt and a cross-body bag finished with a gold chain. Her hair was pulled back into a neat bun, while soft makeup gave the appearance an easy, evening-ready finish.
But the detail that quickly drew attention was her footwear. Despite being heavily pregnant, Eugenie appeared comfortable in a pair of high block-heeled sandals. The shoes added height to her understated outfit while offering more balance and support than a classic stiletto, giving the whole look a polished but practical feel.
© / SplashNews.comPrincess Eugenie wore a pair of high heeled, block sandals
The sighting comes as the royal baby countdown continues. Buckingham Palace confirmed in May that Eugenie and Jack are expecting their third child together, due this summer. Their new arrival will be a younger sibling for their sons August, five, and Ernest, two.
In the official announcement, the Palace said the couple were pleased to share the news and that their two boys were excited to welcome another sibling. Eugenie also marked the moment on Instagram with a sweet family post, showing her sons holding a baby scan alongside a simple message celebrating Baby Brooksbank’s 2026 arrival.
© / SplashNews.comEugenie wore an all-black ensemble
Eugenie’s latest appearance also follows her absence from Royal Ascot, where she and her sister Princess Beatrice have often been seen in previous years. The sisters have maintained a lower profile in recent months, though they did appear together in June for the wedding of their cousin Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling in the Cotswolds.
At that family celebration, Eugenie wore a navy Gabriela Hearst dress with a matching coat and a Sarah Cant hat, arriving arm-in-arm with Jack. Beatrice, meanwhile, attended with her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, with both York sisters looking polished for the intimate royal occasion.
© / SplashNews.comThe royal was seen chatting on her phone after an evening in London
The London outing also comes during a busy period for the wider York family. Eugenie’s father, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, recently made a rare public appearance at the Sandringham Horse Driving Trials, where Prince Edward and Duchess Sophie were also present. The moment drew attention because Andrew has largely kept out of public view following his fall from royal duties.
© / SplashNews.comThe pregnant royal wore her hair teased back into a bun
For Eugenie, however, the focus remains firmly on family life. The princess and Jack, who married in 2018, are preparing to become parents of three while continuing to balance royal connections with a more private lifestyle. Their growing family has often been warmly followed by royal fans, especially when Eugenie shares occasional glimpses of August and Ernest online.
With summer now underway and her due date approaching, Eugenie’s rare London appearance has offered another glimpse of her maternity style: simple, elegant and quietly confident. Whether dressed for a family wedding or a low-key evening out, the princess continues to bring her own modern touch to royal dressing.
