Sarah Ferguson Shares Rare Childhood Pic for Eugenie’s Birthday—And Reveals Her Hilarious Nickname

Princess Eugenie turned 35 this weekend and marked the big day with a cozy family photo, featuring a rare appearance by her two sons, August and Ernest, and a candid make-up-free look. Meanwhile, her mother, Sarah Ferguson, celebrated the princess with a birthday tribute that includes a rare childhood photo of the royal.

On Instagram, the duchess shared a trio of photos, and the first shows a young Fergie walking outdoors alongside her daughters, Eugenie and Beatrice. In the pic, the royal siblings match in white shirts and patterned floral skorts while Ferguson dons a denim jacket with a stylish polka-dot skirt and a pair of shades. She captioned the post, "Wishing a wonderful birthday to my beloved daughter, @princesseugenie! It has been a joy to watch you grow into such an extraordinary person, full of kindness, wisdom, and strength."

The caption continues, "Your generosity and warmth brighten the lives of so many, and I am endlessly proud of all that you do. With all my love on your special day. X"

Fergie's slideshow includes a recent selfie of the mother-daughter duo standing by the lake, and in the final slide, there's a glimpse of Princess Eugenie's personalized birthday cake, complete with a sweet message that refers to her childhood nickname. The writing reads, "Happy Birthday, Eugie Boogie!"

In the comments, one fan wrote, "Happiest of Birthdays! And what beautiful words from your very proud lovely momma." Another said, "Your girls have always been just lovely! Thank you for sharing your world with us."

In addition to the slideshow, Fergie took to her IG Stories and shared a snap of herself posing with Eugenie near an elephant statue.