Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice joined by Prince Harry's estranged pal for dinner

Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice joined Natalie Pinkham for dinner

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Dorothy Reddin

By Dorothy Reddin


Published: 18/10/2023

- 18:27

The trio went out for dinner in Notting Hill

Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice went out for dinner, where they were joined by Prince Harry's former friend, Natalie Pinkham.

The trio stepped out in Notting Hill to eat at Casa Cruz, a popular high-end restaurant in West London loved by celebrities and royalty alike.


Princess Eugenie, 33, looked in good spirits as she left the Argentinian restaurant with Sky Sports presenter Pinkham.

Eugenie remains close to her cousin Harry, despite his feud with other members of the Royal Family.

Prince Harry and Natalie Pinkham

Prince Harry and Natalie Pinkham were very good friends

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Pinkham was once part of Prince Harry's inner circle.

She once had to deny rumours of a romance with the duke, who reportedly "ghosted" the presenter after meeting his future wife, Meghan Markle.

The Duke of Sussex met Pinkham at the Rugby World Cup in Wales in 1999 when he was 15 and she was in her early 20s.

Sources said he was infatuated with Pinkham and regularly sent her flirtatious messages.

Prince Harry and Natalie Pinkham

Prince Harry and Natalie Pinkham in 2014

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However, she went on to marry Endemol executive, Owain Walbyoff, and the pair now have two children.

After reports surfaced that Harry had "ghosted" Pinkham, a source claimed: "She is quite rightfully miffed.

"She has known Harry for years and was not only his drinking buddy, but his confidante.

"They were super close but it was purely platonic. When Harry got together with Meghan their relationship rapidly changed — it just went flat and noticeably cooled off," they told The Sun.

Zara Tindall and Natalie Pinkham

Zara Tindall and Natalie Pinkham are very good friends

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The dinner date between the princesses and Pinkham proves there is no bad blood between them, especially as they have been friends for years.

Pinkham is also friends with Zara Tindall and is regularly pictured enjoying events with Princess Anne's daughter.

For her dinner date, Eugenie wore a Weekend Max Mara wool coat over an all-black ensemble, completing the look with a Strathberry Lana Osette bucket bag.

The £700 coat was debuted by Eugenie at the Princess of Wales's Together At Christmas concert last year.

King Charles and Natalie Pinkham

King Charles and Natalie Pinkham in 2014

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She added delicate jewellery and glowing makeup, while her hair was tied into a bun.

Princess Beatrice, 35, opted for a £300 military-inspired jacket from ME+EM, which she first wore on International Day of the Girl in 2022.

Pinkham donned a windowpane check blazer and leather trousers, along with heeled ankle boots.

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