Princess Eugenie finds this the “most stressful thing in the world” amid fears of getting trolled and she’s revealed the heart-breaking way she goes about it.
Having grown up as one of Queen Elizabeth’s grandchildren, Princess Eugenie is no stranger to making high-profile appearances. Whether it’s in her capacity as the King’s niece or privately when she’s supporting causes closer to her heart, she exudes confidence on these important occasions.
However, Princess Eugenie has now revealed that there’s something that remains the “most stressful thing in the world” to her as she got candid about fears of getting trolled. Opening up on the White Wine Question Time podcast with Kate Thornton, Princess Eugenie explained that, for her, posting on Instagram doesn’t come easily.
Princess Eugenie remains one of the few members of the immediate and extended Royal Family to have a personal Instagram account and explained that she set this up so that “people could know [her]”. She confessed that she believes there’s been a lot of “misinformation” about her, but it seems that having her account is definitely not stress-free either.
"I do my own Instagram and I find it the most stressful thing in the world,” Princess Eugenie admitted, before adding, “I get so nervous”.
The King’s niece went on to share that she has a specific checking process in place to help her avoid any unintentional mistakes amid trolling fears.
She said, “Before I post I have to text about five people asking them if it's okay or if it's got a spelling mistake, am I going to get trolled?”
Princess Eugenie reflected that this particular approach came after she previously made a spelling mistake and revealed how carefully she considers what content to post. For her, being “respectful” to the Royal Family, her charity work and her family with husband Jack Brooksbank are key factors in her social media content.
"I want to be respectful to the family I come from and the fact that I have a job as well as do my charity work, so I have got to find a really good balance,” she declared. “I also don't want to over-post my children, my family life, or anything like that. I am constantly finding a balance. It is really thought out in terms of 'Should I do this? Should I not?'”
Her most recent Instagram post was one of her rare insights into her relationship and family life as Princess Eugenie posted a special video in honour of her and Jack’s fifth wedding anniversary. Not only did this feature stunning clips of their magical day but it ended with a new photo of the couple and their sons August and Ernest enjoying a beach day.
This is only the third photo of Ernest ever posted by the devoted mum-of-two and she’s generally kept August’s face away from the camera in publicly-shared pictures. This is something she and Prince Harry and Meghan have in common as the Sussexes also prefer not to show the faces of Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet in photos they share.
It seems Princess Eugenie and Meghan also very much share the same parenting ethos too. Back in 2022 the Duchess of Sussex said to The Cut that when it came to raising Prince Archie specifically they were instilling the value of manners as they “make the man”. Echoing this proverb in her recent interview, Princess Eugenie shared that when it comes to August and Ernest, “Manners maketh man' – I'm trying to do that with my kids right now."
-
Fascinating facts about the late Queen Mother, ElizabethThe Queen Mother lived a truly remarkable life - and these facts prove just how important a role she played in history
-
In need of some cheap, easy heating? Russell Hobbs is delivering the goods this yearRussell Hobbs has expanded to offer petite ceramic heaters, space heaters, oil filled radiators, and electric blankets. Here's my initial thoughts on the collection
-
Princess Eugenie goes all-out in mint green dress with wedding day earrings and neutral clutch bag at Royal AscotPrincess Eugenie's mint green dress proved why pastels are a failsafe for summer events and her accessories elevated it even more
-
Princess Eugenie showcases olive green at its finest with gorgeous midi dress for society wedding of the yearPrincess Eugenie's olive green midi dress and neutral accessories was the most understated yet chic wedding guest outfit you could ask for
-
Princess Eugenie shares unseen photos for son Ernest's first birthday and the last one is definitely our favouritePrincess Eugenie has posted previously-unseen photos of Ernest Brooksbank for his first birthday and the one with August is so adorable
-
Royal brides and their 'something blue': From Kate Middleton's secret detail to Zara Tindall's protocol-breakerMany royal brides' 'something blue' isn't noticeable to anyone else but they've included it as a special nod to the wedding tradition
-
Princess Eugenie’s knitted dress with flattering ribbed detailing is an elegant look we’re recreating on mild spring daysPrincess Eugenie's knitted dress is incredibly versatile and is the perfect transitional piece if you want to look put-together in moments
-
Princess Eugenie's stunning all-black outfit for Paris Fashion Week is a menswear-inspired masterpieceThe Princess oozes elegance in the most beautiful Fendi tuxedo coat
-
Zara Tindall and Princess Eugenie looked incredible in black and gold as they gave a lesson in high-end Christmas party dressingZara Tindall and Princess Eugenie looked incredible in black and gold as they attended the Anti Slavery Collective's Inaugural Winter Gala
-
Prince William’s go-to dish to ‘impress’ Kate Middleton was part of special royal childhood traditionPrince William's go-to dish he used to make for Kate in the early days was a teatime classic for the royal children growing up
