Princess Eugenie reveals her son's striking hair colour as he celebrates fourth birthday

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Dorothy Reddin

By Dorothy Reddin


Published: 10/02/2025

- 07:56

The 34-year-old royal took to Instagram to mark the special occasion

Princess Eugenie shared a heartfelt tribute to her eldest son August as he celebrated his fourth birthday.

The 34-year-old royal took to Instagram to mark the special occasion with a montage of unseen family photos set to the tune of Daryl Hall & John Oates's "You Make My Dreams (Come True)".


"Happy birthday my darling Augie. 4 today. And what an amazing 4 years," the Princess wrote.

She added: "You are so incredibly focused and inquisitive and full of adventure and speed. Can't wait for all our adventures... so many more to come. I love you my boy, my angel."

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Princess Eugenie reveals her son's striking hair colour as he celebrates fourth birthday

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The montage also revealed August's striking red hair, complementing his mother's natural auburn locks, as the pair were photographed looking out at a mountain range.

The young royal was captured in various activities, including riding a bicycle in a London park and walking hand-in-hand with his younger brother Ernest, who will be two in May.

One photo showed August holding a golden balloon in the shape of the number four.

The toddler was also pictured wearing a Top Gun-style jacket and trainers, demonstrating his apparent love for speed and adventure.

August Brooksbank and Sarah Ferguson

August Brooksbank being held by his mother, Princess Eugenie

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Royal fans quickly filled the comments section with birthday wishes, with one writing: "4 already? Growing so quickly!"

Princess Eugenie divides her time between the UK and Portugal, where her husband Jack is based for work.

Speaking to Hello! in October 2024, the Princess revealed her sons' love of swimming, particularly in Portugal's waters.

"The sea in Portugal's a little bit rougher. So we've got our feet in, but Augie is a fish. He literally loves it," she said.

August Brooksbank and Ernest Brooksbank

August Brooksbank and Ernest Brooksbank walking side-by-side

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The young royal has developed a keen interest in marine life, with his mother noting: "We've got whales and dolphins all across the walls."

August enjoys studying sea creatures through his book "The World's Wildest Waters," which he reads during breakfast with his mother.

August Philip Hawke Brooksbank was born on February 9, 2021, making him Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank's first child.

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Jack Brooksbank and Princess Eugenie holding their eldest son August Brooksbank at the Platinum Jubilee in 2022

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His names carry special significance, with August chosen in tribute to Queen Victoria's consort Prince Albert, whose middle name was Augustus. The name Hawke comes from the Brooksbank family lineage.

The couple announced his arrival with a black and white photograph on Instagram, showing their hands holding their newborn son's fingers and wrist.

August became a big brother in May 2023 when Ernest joined the family, making him one of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson's four grandchildren.

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