Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank at Cheltenham Festival© Getty

Princess Eugenie's charming porch at London home is straight from a storybook

The royal and Jack Brooksbank share sons August and Ernest 

Francesca Shillcock
Senior Features Writer
Updated: February 17, 2025

Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank's home in London is just as pretty as expected. 

Although the couple rarely show off glimpses of their houses, Eugenie, 34, took Instagram to pay tribute to her husband for Valentine's Day and gave her followers a peek at the front porch of their UK base, and it looks straight from a storybook.

The picture in question sees Jack and Eugenie cuddling their youngest son, Ernest, who will turn two years old in May, outside the front of Ivy Cottage. 

The front of the home is the epitome of a charming family cottage with white framing around the windows and front door, as well as a pristine white picket fence around the outside. 

The roof is also visible in the photo showing how low the ceilings are in the cottage, which adds a cosy atmosphere to their home. 

Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank hugging Ernest Brooksbank© Instagram
Eugenie and Jack outside Ivy Cottage in London

Eugenie's snap appears to have been taken in the summer, as bright sunshine can be seen beaming onto the trio, while gorgeous raspberry-red roses are growing up the brickwork on the front of the house.

In the caption, Eugenie paid tribute to her husband to mark the romantic holiday: "My valentine!! Love you to the moon and back... Happy Valentine's Day (for yesterday...whoops)."

Eugenie shows a glimpse inside UK residence 

Eugenie and Jack, who are also parents to their eldest son August, aged four, stay at Ivy Cottage when they are in the UK as it serves as the perfect base in the capital.

In January, we got another peek of the home when Eugenie was filming a video call alongside her mother, Sarah, Duchess of York, and her sister, Princess Beatrice, for the charity, Teenage Cancer Trust. 

© Teenage Cancer Trust
Princess Eugenie filmed a video call from Ivy Cottage

The mother-of-two appeared to be filming inside a cosy office room in the home. 

The room is of a humble size and the chic, modern interior, differs vastly from the grand rooms we see in other royal residences. 

Ivy Cottage is situated on the grounds of Kensington Palace

The room has been painted in a dark blue shade and a large bookcase and television unit – painted in the same colour as the walls so it blends in seamlessly – has been placed against the back wall behind the desk.

There is also a large screen nestled inside and shelves surrounding it with plenty of photo frames, candles and other home ornaments on display. 

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The family also spend time in Portugal

Where do Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank live? 

When not visiting the UK, the couple have a primary residence in Portugal. Though they divide their time between the European hotspot and London, they make the most of the sunny climate at their home which is situated at the Costa Terra Golf and Ocean Club. 

The couple moved there after Jack landed a new job running the marketing of the 300-home development site.

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