Princess Eugenie has returned to public view with a rare appearance in Sicily, attending the wedding of Charles Forte and handbag designer Georgie Wright. The royal was seen at Villa Igiea in Palermo, where guests gathered before the ceremony at the Cathedral of Monreale. In photos shared online, she appeared in the background speaking with other attendees and wearing a black gown with fringe detailing. According to Hello Magazine, it was her first appearance at a public event in months after a notably quiet period.
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Princess Eugenie Attends Charles Forte's Wedding
The bride and groom were at the center of one of the most talked-about society weddings of the week. Charles Forte is the son of hotelier Sir Rocco Forte, whose family name is closely tied to Villa Igiea. More than 350 guests attended the celebration on 24 April, with names including Lady Lola Bute and Tish Weinstock. Eugenie's presence was notable because she has longstanding ties to the Forte family. Her appearance also underlined how personal friendships, rather than formal royal duties, are shaping her public outings at this stage.
Jazzy de Lisser Shares Glimpse From Palermo
A social media post offered one of the clearest glimpses of Eugenie at the occasion. "That’s Amore Most beautiful weekend celebrating The Poodles," Jazzy de Lisser wrote on Instagram. Eugenie was not the focus of the images, but her appearance in the background quickly drew attention because of how rarely she has been seen in recent months. It is still unclear whether her husband Jack Brooksbank joined her for the trip, and there was no sign of her sister, Princess Beatrice, in the shared photos.
Princess Eugenie's Forte Family Connection
Eugenie's attendance did not come out of nowhere. She has moved in the same social circle as the Forte family for years, and there is a history of mutual support at major life events. In 2021, she attended Irene Forte's wedding to Felix Winckler in Italy, wearing a Peter Pilotto gown. Irene had previously been among the guests at Eugenie's own 2018 wedding to Jack Brooksbank. Georgie Wright also appears to have links to the wider circle around the York sisters, adding another layer to Eugenie's presence in Palermo.
Phil Dampier Comments on the York Sisters
The outing comes after a period in which both Eugenie and Beatrice kept a low profile. They were absent from the royal family's Easter gathering and from the recent celebration marking what would have been Queen Elizabeth II's 100th birthday. In March, royal expert Phil Dampier discussed the sisters' position in public life. "I think that has changed following Andrew's arrest and mentions of them in the Epstein files," Phil Dampier said according to Hello Magazine. Eugenie's latest appearance now places her back in view, even if only briefly.
