Princess Eugenie Pays Heartfelt Tribute to Late Grandfather, Prince Philip

Princess Eugenie has expressed her deep emotions and heartfelt tribute to her late grandfather, Prince Philip, promising to support and care for the Queen in his absence.

As one of the Duke of Edinburgh's eight grandchildren, Eugenie shared a touching post on Instagram, accompanied by two photos of her and the Duke.

Prince Philip passed away at the age of 99 last Friday at Windsor Castle.

The first photo captures a moment on the Royal Balcony at the Investec Derby Festival in Epsom, Surrey, in 2017.

In the image, Eugenie stands alongside her sister, Princess Beatrice, and their grandfather, Prince Philip.

The second photo portrays a heartwarming scene from Christmas Day in 1998 at Sandringham, where Prince Philip affectionately pats a young eight-year-old Eugenie on the head.

In her caption, Eugenie addresses her late grandfather, expressing how greatly he is missed.

She acknowledges the numerous tributes that have been shared with her, recounting memories of people who sat next to him at dinner, shook his hand, or simply exchanged greetings.

She also mentions those whose Duke of Edinburgh awards meant a great deal to them.

Reflecting on her personal memories with Prince Philip, Eugenie recalls learning valuable skills such as cooking, painting, and choosing books to read.

She fondly remembers laughing at his jokes and inquiring about his remarkable life and service in the Navy.

Eugenie even recalls a comical incident involving burnt sausages, with her grandfather coming to the rescue.

She cherishes the memory of his hands, his laughter, and his favorite beer.

She concludes her tribute by declaring that she will always remember Prince Philip, along with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

As the granddaughter of both the Queen and the late Prince Philip, the 30-year-old Eugenie pledges to support and care for Her Majesty in her grandfather's absence.

She expresses gratitude for his dedication and love towards the entire family, particularly mentioning her grandmother, whom they will take care of on his behalf.

Eugenie signs off with an affectionate message, sending all her love.

Since Prince Philip's passing on April 9th, Princess Eugenie has chosen to remain silent publicly, allowing older family members to pay their tributes first.

She patiently waited until her cousins, Prince William and Prince Harry, shared their own memories before sharing her personal recollections of their beloved grandfather.

In February, Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, welcomed their first child, a son named August, with Philip included as one of his middle names as a tribute to his great-grandfather.

Unfortunately, due to lockdown restrictions, Eugenie was unable to introduce her newborn son to her grandfather before his passing.

Throughout his life, Prince Philip demonstrated his unwavering support for his granddaughters by attending both Eugenie's and Beatrice's weddings, despite his declining health.

Revered as the patriarch of the family, he served as a mentor to the younger members of the royal household, who frequently sought his guidance over the years.