10 things you might not know about the latest royal wedding couple
Here are 10 things you might not know about royal bride Princess Eugenie and tequila brand manager Jack Brooksbank, who wed this week in Windsor.
1. Eugenie and her sister used to wear matching clothes – a lot
Sarah, Duchess of York was overly fond of dressing her two daughters, Eugenie and Princess Beatrice, the same.
Happy Easter from the York sisters! Celebrating Easter in a bonnet since 1992...🐣
A post shared by Princess Eugenie (@princesseugenie) on Mar 30, 2018 at 8:07am PDT
2. Eugenie has a dog called Jack
The princess's future husband has the same name as her Norfolk terrier.
She told Tatler: "My doggie Jack – yes, my boyfriend and my dog have the same name – total accident!"
Happy National Sibling Day...another set of York siblings to celebrate today!!
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3. She gets ready on the go
"I do my make-up in the car. I'm really good at doing it on the move," she revealed.
4. Jack's granny doesn't think he's very bright
Joanna Newton, 91, told MailOnline: "He's a charming boy and all that but not the most intelligent and I would never have thought this would happen."
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5. Metal rods keep Eugenie's back straight
The princess had an operation when she was 12 to straighten her spine, having been born with the rare condition of scoliosis.
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6. Eugenie and Beatrice once had a massive fight over a pair of trainers
Beatrice told British Vogue: "We have the same size feet and both of us had identical pairs. One pair got trashed and the other sister may have swapped them."
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7. Eugenie featured on a special bag
Her mother Sarah was often seen carrying a specially made, personalised tote bag featuring the faces of Eugenie and Beatrice.
8. The topless photo scandal of 1992
When the Duchess of York was photographed frolicking topless with her financial adviser John Bryan in 1992, one picture showed them kissing while two-year-old Princess Eugenie looked on.
9. Jack the Man
The duchess branded her future son-in-law "Jack the Man", following the couple's engagement, telling them in a message in Hello! magazine: "The York Family embraces the magic of Jack totally."
10. He also has very nice manners
Sarah wrote to Eugenie and Jack: "You both exude kindness, love and goodness. You have beautiful manners."
