Engagement of Princess Eugenie of York and Jack Brooksbank: January 22, 2018

[Zonk]

Threads are a coming.....

[Prisma]

Wonderful news! Congratulations to Princess Eugenie, Jack, and their families!

I'm disappointed at the insinuations of PR stunt or Andrew demanding this or Sarah insisting on that…

I understand Andrew and Sarah have issues but can't the York bashing pause briefly to celebrate this happy news?!

[cepe]

Originally Posted by VictoriaB

Wow, what horrible comments on here about Andrew and Sarah. Has Andrew ever given an interview where anyone on here has heard him "demand" his daughters' husbands be made peers or that they marry in Westminster Abbey or say that a mere bartender would not be good enough for his daughter. All of this bile seems to be coming from second hand reports quoting dubious un-named sources.

For all their perceived faults, Andrew and Sarah seem to have raised two well adjusted daughters who love them both very much, who seem to love and respect their family and who, as far as I am aware, have never said anything to embarrass their family but have put up with being bullied and ridiculed by the media with grace and good nature.

well said. I am also appalled by the bile some posters have spewed out in this thread. No sources quoted just nasty gossip. Sadly says more about them as the source is there for us all to see.

I am very pleased for the couple and their parents are obviously very happy.
They are clearly so happy and excited. Great news!

[ACO]

At least Kate is getting a break because it seems the media has turned to comparing her and Meghan since their weddings will be happening at the same church in the same year. Sheesh. They wasting no time whatsoever. Some of these paper covers. Shame.

I don't think she has to warn Jack about life with a royal. He has been with her for years now. He knows. It will just be upped a bit since it is official but he is not going in with his eyes shut. He knows her and her family and the drama that comes with it all.

I wish them luck and nothing but happiness.

[Missjersey]

Originally Posted by Pranter

So now we need a thread about the dress....I must admit I'm a bit nervous about what she will pick ...when she gets it right it's terrific but there are times it's not so terrific.




LaRae

This is one of your fields Pranter! Start shopping and I look forward to your ideas.

[Pranter]

Originally Posted by Zonk

Threads are a coming.....

Yay!!!

[Pranter]

Originally Posted by Missjersey

This is one of your fields Pranter! Start shopping and I look forward to your ideas.

She needs to work with the curves and not try to wear something just because it's 'trendy' ..she gets into trouble there.


LaRae

[suztav]

Originally Posted by cepe

well said. I am also appalled by the bile some posters have spewed out in this thread. No sources quoted just nasty gossip. Sadly says more about them as the source is there for us all to see.



I am very pleased for the couple and their parents are obviously very happy.

They are clearly so happy and excited. Great news!

Totally agree with you. Eugenie is a lovely young woman who has demonstrated nothing but loyalty and respect for the family into which she was born. BTW, her parents have every reason to be happy for her. Also —- she has every right to marry to Windsor. There is absolutely no proof that Andrew demanded Westminster Abbey. I think all the royals are on the same page more than people give them credit for. Lastly, let’s all remember that Andre is still the child of a reigning monarch!

Some people just disgust me!

[ACO]

Originally Posted by Pranter

So now we need a thread about the dress....I must admit I'm a bit nervous about what she will pick ...when she gets it right it's terrific but there are times it's not so terrific.




LaRae

Her style is definitely unique but I am excited to see her dress and if which tiara she picks. I can see a cape design. I think it would look great on her.

[Pranter]

I can't imagine she would wear anything other than her mother's tiara.


LaRae

[Missjersey]

Originally Posted by Pranter

She needs to work with the curves and not try to wear something just because it's 'trendy' ..she gets into trouble there.


LaRae

I wish you could go to England!

[Princess Larisa]

Originally Posted by Pranter

So now we need a thread about the dress....I must admit I'm a bit nervous about what she will pick ...when she gets it right it's terrific but there are times it's not so terrific.

LaRae

Vivienne Westwood all the way for Eugenie.

[US Royal Watcher]

What wonderful news! I've always liked Eugenie and wish her the best. I had never heard of padparadscha sapphire before. Another idea for a Valentine's Day gift from my husband. I may have to settle for a manufactured stone though.

[Mademoiselle Lilo]

another engagement another weeding to look for,great news
congratulation to the lovely couple.

[Pranter]

Originally Posted by Missjersey

I wish you could go to England!

That would be so fun!


LaRae

[Pranter]

Originally Posted by Princess Larisa

Vivienne Westwood all the way for Eugenie.

Isn't she a fan of Erdem too?


I'll look up some Westwood gowns.


LaRae

[Iluvbertie]

Originally Posted by suztav

Totally agree with you. Eugenie is a lovely young woman who has demonstrated nothing but loyalty and respect for the family into which she was born. BTW, her parents have every reason to be happy for her. Also —- she has every right to marry to Windsor. There is absolutely no proof that Andrew demanded Westminster Abbey. I think all the royals are on the same page more than people give them credit for. Lastly, let’s all remember that Andre is still the child of a reigning monarch!

Some people just disgust me!

Totally agree.

The press like to paint the BRF as a family at odds with each other - especially Charles against Andrew and thus their children at odds with each other.

Remember a year or so back when Andrew issued the statement that made it clear he wasn't at odds with his older brother over issues, including the status of his daughters.

[Leopoldine]

Originally Posted by O-H Anglophile

Butterflies?

Sarah wears her butterfly shoes and clutch bag to many of her black tie events.

I was so happy to wake up to this news. I like this couple very much.

I also like that she wore a dress that had already gone through the public approval mill so that the main commentary would not be about the dress, with links to vendors and so forth.

I love the idea of the fall wedding. That's what HM did. I can just see The Duke of York walking her up the aisle.

I just hope Fergie doesn't lay a big egg in the middle of these hopeful times what with her lawsuit and attention-getting Twitter bromides.

[Leopoldine]

Originally Posted by Nico

I would ad that Eugenie being an Art buff (she worked for the Royal collections), the Picture Gallery at Buck house (and a well known Vermeer) as the backround of the photo is a very nice touch.

Yes! Well spotted, Nico. That's her profession as well.

And if I may say, reddish - coral wallcovering is always flattering to a pale complexion.

[M. Payton]

And notice that Jack's tie was a bit coral/pinkish tones to it as the ring and then some of the floral in Eugenie's dress so it all came together in that beautiful room with that gorgeous wall paper and paintings. Just a really beautiful place to have this engagement!