Princess Eugenie of York is marrying Jack Brooksbank in October [1], and like most brides, she'll be doing so in front of close friends and adoring family members — however, 28-year-old Eugenie does have a "princess" title in front of her name [2], so the family members involved will be a bit more high-profile than your average relatives. Eugenie will tie the knot at St. George's Chapel in Windsor, England [3], the same place her cousin Harry married Meghan Markle [4] in May. She is expected to be walked down the aisle by her father, Prince Andrew of York, at the wedding, which her mother, Sarah Ferguson, is reportedly "very involved" in planning [5].
Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson got married in July 1986 [7], almost five years to the day of Prince Charles and Princess Diana's wedding. At the time of his marriage, Andrew was fourth in line for the throne [8], and Sarah earned the title Duchess of York. Though they divorced in 1996, Andrew and Sarah have remained close friends [9] and coparents to Eugenie and her older sister, Princess Beatrice; Eugenie has even called her parents [10] "the best divorced couple" she knows, adding, "They just always went out of their way to make us feel loved and secure." Ahead of Eugenie's big day, we've rounded up all the sweetest York family photos over the years, from the day newborn baby Beatrice left the hospital right on up to today.
The Duke and Duchess of York left the hospital with their first child, Princess Beatrice, in August 1988.
Sarah posed with her girls while on a ski trip in Switzerland back in 1997.
Beatrice and Eugenie attended Christmas Day church service with their father in 2001.
Sarah was beaming with pride as she brought her girls to Upton House school in Windsor for Eugenie's first day in 1992.
Andrew had a laugh with his daughters at a birthday celebration for the queen in 2016.
How adorable are Beatrice and Eugenie in these matching looks? This sweet family photo was taken at a charity golf event in 1998.
The young princesses were cuddled by their mom during a toboggan ride in 1992.
Prince Andrew brought 2-year-old Beatrice to the hospital to meet her new baby sister in March 1990.
The family of four posed together at a garden party in 1999, nearly three years after Andrew and Sarah finalized their divorce.
Andrew, Eugenie, and Beatrice attended Derby Day festivities in 2013.
Sarah and her girls rode a ski lift during their holiday in Switzerland in 2004.
Beatrice, Sarah, and Eugenie hit the red carpet in 2004 for the UK premiere of The Aviator.
Sarah — wearing a '90s-cool Winter look — carried Beatrice through the snow while vacationing in Switzerland in 1990.
Sarah and her daughters smiled for the camera at a polo match in 2005.
Sarah and Andrew had a lighthearted conversation during Royal Ascot in 2015.
The Yorks posed for a family portrait during their annual ski trip in Switzerland back in 1999.
Sarah brought the girls along for the Harry Potter [12] and the Sorcerer's Stone premiere in 2001.
A tired Beatrice rested her head on her dad's shoulder during a charity tennis tournament in 2000.
Beatrice and Eugenie showed off their ballet best at a charity performance in 1999.
Eugenie and Beatrice arrived in style with their dad at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle [13]'s wedding in 2018.
Even though they were long divorced, Sarah and Andrew still took ski trips together with their daughters. They posed for this photo in Switzerland in 2003.
Beatrice and Eugenie rocked cute coats and berets as they arrived for Christmas Day church service with their dad in 1998.
Andrew, Eugenie, and Beatrice were all smiles as they left St. George's Chapel after Peter and Autumn Phillips's wedding in 2008.
Andrew, Sarah, and the girls met Glenn Close at the London premiere of 101 Dalmatians in 2000.
Aww! Andrew got a sweet kiss from Beatrice as they and Eugenie spent time together in Switzerland in 2001.
Sarah and Andrew gushed over their baby daughter Beatrice at her christening in 1988.
The Yorks attended a golf event together in 1997, one year after Sarah and Andrew officially ended their marriage.
Sarah held hands with her girls at a horse show in 1992, not long after the palace announced that she and Andrew were separating.
Andrew, Eugenie, and Beatrice showed off big grins at Easter church service in 2013.
Sarah and her daughters were all dolled up for a London event in 2017.
Sarah walked with Beatrice and Eugenie as they arrived for Princess Diana's funeral in 1997.
Andrew giggled with his girls on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping the Colour in 2013.
Sarah and Andrew showed unity after their divorce by continuing their family ski trip tradition. Eugenie and Beatrice wore matching snow suits on the slopes in 1997.
Eugenie and Beatrice joined their mom at the London premiere of The Young Victoria in 2009.
Beatrice and Eugenie were front and centre (in matching dresses!) in this cute family snap from a golf tournament in 1996.