Inside Princess Eugenie's low-key 35th birthday celebrations

Princess Eugenie kept things low-key for her 35th birthday, celebrating with her family in a quiet but meaningful way.

The royal marked the occasion on Sunday, March 23, by sharing a rare glimpse of her life as a mother, posting a heartfelt photo with her two sons, August and Ernest.

In the sweet outdoor snap, Eugenie beamed at the camera while her little ones sat with their backs turned, enjoying a casual meal at a wooden picnic table.

“Birthday besties…” she captioned the post.

Her “quiet” celebrations also included a simple outing the day before.

According to Hello!, Eugenie and August were spotted at Westfield shopping center, where they stopped by the LEGO store. The princess picked out a mini orchid set for herself — reportedly saying, “This one’s for me, for my birthday” — while August chose a plane set.

While the celebrations were small, they were exactly what was expected. Former royal butler Paul Burrell previously revealed that Eugenie would likely have a quiet birthday.

“I don’t think it’s going to be much of a loud bash… I think it’ll be a very quiet one behind closed doors,” he noted via The Express, adding that there wasn’t much desire for a grand event.

Indeed, Eugenie, who shares her children with husband Jack Brooksbank, has always preferred to keep her personal life private. 

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