Last week, Princess Eugenie offered her followers a glimpse into her life with a heartwarming photograph featuring her two young sons, August and Ernest.
While the image was meant to be a sweet family moment shared with her 1.8 million Instagram fans, it inadvertently ignited a flurry of concern regarding her family’s privacy.
In the picture, Eugenie is seen strolling along a picturesque boardwalk, cradling her sons on either hip against a backdrop of sandy shores.
However, the seemingly innocent snapshot prompted some followers to speculate about the location.
One user commented, “You could tag the place you are in; it looks gorgeous,” while another suggested it might be Camporta or Melody’s Beach, located on Portugal’s western coast, south of Lisbon.
This exchange opened the floodgates for a broader conversation about privacy.
One concerned follower pointed out, “She doesn’t want everyone there,” hinting at the potential risks of revealing their whereabouts.
Another chimed in, noting that Eugenie’s choice to keep her location under wraps could stem from security concerns, a sentiment that resonated with over 200 other users who liked the comment.
The photograph is believed to have been taken in Portugal, where Eugenie and her family are currently based.
Reports indicate that they have settled into the Costa Terra Golf and Ocean Club, a move linked to her husband Jack Brooksbank’s professional commitments with property mogul Mike Meldman, who is overseeing a significant housing development in the area.
In a previous appearance on the Table Manners podcast, Eugenie shared her appreciation for life in Portugal, highlighting the anonymity it affords her.
“This is why Portugal is the dream,” she explained, relishing the freedom to shop in casual attire without drawing attention.
“I can go to the supermarket in my exercise gear and my hair piled on my head and not care.
No one cares.”
As discussions swirl about whether Eugenie will make Portugal her permanent home, it appears she desires a more stable base in the UK while keeping their Algarve property as a holiday retreat.
With her eldest son August approaching school age—he’ll turn four next February and is set to begin school in September 2025—balancing both locations might become essential.
When in the UK, Eugenie is reportedly residing at Idy Cottage, a cozy three-bedroom residence that offers a snug living space for her family of four.
This contrasts sharply with the grandeur often associated with royal residences.
The couple had briefly occupied Frogmore Cottage after August’s birth but vacated it in 2022 when Prince Harry and Meghan Markle returned for the Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
Eugenie’s ties to the UK run deep, especially with her father, Prince Andrew, and mother, Sarah Ferguson, living nearby at Royal Lodge in Windsor.
The proximity to her family likely influences her desire to maintain a UK base, even as she enjoys the sun-soaked lifestyle in Portugal.