Prince Harry caused a stir at King Charles’s coronation when he playfully commented on Princess Eugene’s pregnant belly.
As he entered the abbey, Harry couldn’t help but remark, “Wow, amazing, look at the bump,” using hand gestures to highlight Eugene’s heavily pregnant tummy.
This seemingly innocent jest made Eugene self-conscious, and she quickly wrapped a coat around herself as she walked into the abbey.
Both Eugene and her husband, Jack, appeared visibly annoyed by Harry’s remark.
Jack acknowledged the situation, stating, “I know,” as he made his way to his seat.
Princess Beatrice and her husband, Eduardo, also turned their attention towards Harry, curious about his comment.
It was clear that Harry, who does not have children of his own, had perhaps never encountered a real pregnancy up close.
Eugene looked elegant in a deep blue smock dress paired with a matching overcoat and headpiece.
She had initially posted pictures of her cousin, Prince Harry, and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, on Instagram, capturing their reunion outside Westminster Abbey.
However, she later deleted these images, which seemed like an unusual snub.
Despite being on good terms with Harry and Meghan, Eugene also notably refrained from posting any pictures of her father, Prince Andrew.
The reason behind Eugene’s deletion of the photos remains unknown.
Nevertheless, she did share several images of the Buckingham Palace flypast, King Charles, the Queen’s iconic balcony moment, and the golden carriage from the procession.
In a celebratory Instagram post, Princess Eugene described Sunday’s coronation concert as a beautiful tribute to the King’s life of service.
She expressed her enjoyment of the event, sharing a photo with her older sister, Princess Beatrice, taken during the big lunch at Chalfont St. Giles in Buckinghamshire on Sunday.
Eugene’s post also included pictures with her mother and husband, Jack Brooksbank.
Eugene expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to spend time with children, fluffy puppies, and receive well wishes for the King and Queen.
However, her favorite part of the celebration was witnessing a breathtaking whale-shaped display in the sky, possibly reflecting her passion for marine life.
She concluded her caption by stating, “What a beautiful way to honor the King’s life of service.”
During the coronation service, Prince Harry sat between the amiable Jack Brooksbank and Princess Alexandra, a first cousin of Queen Elizabeth who has not been an active member of the royal family for a decade.
In front of Harry were Princess Anne, her husband, Vice-Admiral Sir Timothy Lawrence, and the Duke of Kent.
Before the ceremony, Harry shared a brief conversation with Mr. Brooksbank, mentioning that he had a flight later that day at around quarter to four.
Mr. Brooksbank responded, “So soon?”
indicating that even friendly family members have limited lines of communication.
He further inquired, “When?”
to which the Duke replied, “I think tomorrow.”
Body language expert Inbal Honigman analyzed the interaction between Prince Harry and the Duke of Sussex.
According to Inbal, as the royals entered Westminster Abbey, Harry walked behind Eugene, Beatrice, and their partners.
Eugene and Jack engaged in a conversation with Harry, showcasing their close bond even on such a significant and well-documented day.
They took the time to acknowledge each other.
Inbal noted that as Harry spoke to them, he held his hands in a cradle position, palms facing up, signifying trust and honesty.
He appeared comfortable in their presence.
Eduardo tapped Harry on the back, displaying familiarity and indicating no animosity.
These gestures cannot be faked.
However, Beatrice distanced herself from the group, and her husband soon followed suit, suggesting that the strong bond between Harry and Eugene’s family differs from that with Beatrice and her family.
In conclusion, Prince Harry’s lighthearted comment about Princess Eugene’s pregnant belly caused a momentary stir at King Charles’s coronation.