Author Says Andrew Pushed Windsor Procession At Eugenie Wedding
Princess Eugenie’s husband, Jack Brooksbank, was reportedly “alarmed” when Prince Andrew insisted on a procession through Windsor as part of the couple’s 2018 wedding day. The claim is attributed to royal author Hugo Vickers, who revisits the preparations for the St George’s Chapel ceremony in his book Queen Elizabeth II: A Personal History.
In an article published on 22 April, Reality Tea reported that Mr Vickers wrote the Duke of York was “annoyed” the wedding would not be filmed for major networks, though he later persuaded a company to record it.
According to the same account, Mr Vickers wrote that Mr Brooksbank feared a public procession might draw little support, leaving the couple without crowds to cheer them. The author added that Windsor “loves a procession” and said there was ultimately “a good crowd” for the walk through the town following the ceremony.
The report comes amid continuing attention on Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice, with questions often raised about their visibility within the wider royal family and how their father’s controversies have shaped public perception. In recent weeks, Eugenie has also been in the headlines after she stepped down from an anti-slavery charity, a move that added to the wider scrutiny of her public roles.
Princess Eugenie and Mr Brooksbank married on 12 October 2018 at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, with family members attending and portions of the day covered by UK broadcasters. While the claims centre on behind-the-scenes tensions, they underscore how even smaller royal weddings can involve difficult decisions over tradition, public attention and presentation.
