Princess Eugenie gave royal fans a charming glimpse into her family life as she celebrated her son Ernest’s second birthday with a series of heartwarming photos on Instagram.
The candid snaps show Ernest and his older brother August, 4, playing together in the garden of the family’s £783,000 home. The brothers looked absolutely delighted as they got messy, covering themselves in mud while planting and exploring outdoors — a scene many parents will find incredibly relatable.
“Happy Birthday my darling Ernie. 2 today!” Eugenie wrote in the caption. “And what an incredible two years it’s been. Always smiling, always laughing, always giving hugs and hellos and making everyone happy. My golden boy, we love you!”

The sweet photos captured the bond between the young brothers and melted the hearts of fans. One follower commented, “Happy 2nd birthday to our sweet little Ernest,” while another wrote, “Happy Birthday Ernie — hope you have the best day celebrating!” A third added simply: “Pretty little baby.”