ANDugenia from York confessed to the microphones of an English podcast, Table Manners, hosted by friend and singer Jessie Ware. You admitted it: the constant scrutiny by the public and media, and the criticism he has suffered for years because of his look, they ended up causing her serious eating disorders.
Eugenie of York: «The constant criticism of my look hurt me»
The second daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, now a mother of two children, admitted that the constant discussions about each dress or hat had a negative effect on his relationship with foodcausing significant insecurities. «They wrote things like “What a horrible dress!”or “He looks really bad in that photo”» Eugenia said. «And little by little I found myself obsessed with how I thought I should look».
The sartorial gaffes of young Eugenia
«I imagine it happens to all those who habitually live in the spotlight» commented the princess, who last year she moved to Portugal with husband Jack Brooksbank and sons Agust and Ernest. «Especially when you are 13 years old, your hair is cut in a slightly awkward bob, with a few extra kilos, and all the boys make fun of you».
Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie of York, London, 14 September 2023 (Getty Images)
The new life (incognito) of Eugenie of York
The decision to leave the English court and move to another country now allows her to live more freely: «My new life in Portugal is a dream» reveals Eugenia, “Why I can go to the supermarket without caring too much about my appearance. I can wear a simple tracksuit, throw a quick ponytail and go completely unnoticed. Nobody notices me».
Memories at the table with grandmother Elizabeth II
The princess also remembered Queen Elizabeth and the invitations to dinner with her cousins in the castle at Windsor. «We sat at the table at five in the afternoon, we only stayed there for 45 minutes and we all had to behave according to fundamental rules, such as not resting your knees on the table. We could only leave the table when she allowed us to. And the spaghetti with ragùù they were absolutely forbidden».
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