Princess Eugenie Shares Rare Glimpse of Son Ernie on His Birthday—& a Hidden Detail Has Royal Fans Buzzing

It’s not often the royals give us a glimpse into their personal lives, but for her son Ernest's birthday, Princess Eugenie gave us a sneak peek into the weekend’s festivities, and fans are calling him her "mini-me."

The doting mom commemorated the birthday on Instagram with a set of adorable pictures featuring Ernest and his four-year-old brother August, alongside Eugenie's husband Jack Brooksbank, with the caption, "Happy Birthday, my darling Ernie. 2 today,  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 comments were equally sweet and supportive, with commenters pointing out a hidden detail: how much the two look alike. "He is the image of you," wrote one fan. From what I can tell, he's your 'mini me,'" wrote another.

The pictures included Ernie walking the streets of London with his sunglasses upside down, the family spending time together on walks and Ernie and August playing together with their gardening toys. Princess Eugenie and Brooksbank welcomed Ernest into the family on May 30, 2023, and while he and his brother are largely expected to live a private life outside of the spotlight, he is currently 13th in line to the British throne.