Princess Eugenie pokes fun at herself in light-hearted Instagram posts

Princess Eugenie delighted followers with a light-hearted Instagram post poking fun at herself at a recent royal engagement.

The bride-to-be, 28, shared the previously unseen photos of herself holding court at a Buckingham Palace reception last week on her personal account today.

The images show the confident royal speaking to crowds of smiling and laughing supporters. 

Princess Eugenie, 28, shared previously unseen photos of herself holding court at a Buckingham Palace reception last week on her personal Instagram account today. The images show the confident royal speaking to crowds of smiling and laughing supporters, pictured

Picking up on the positive reaction, Eugenie joked she could have a future in comedy

Picking up on the positive reaction, Eugenie joked she could have a future in comedy

Picking up on the positive reaction, Eugenie joked in the caption: ‘In my next life looks like I could be a comedian.’

The post proved a hit with her 138,000 followers, with dozens taking to the caption to praise the princess on her sense of humour. 

Others commented on how beautiful she looked in her floral dress, saying she looked ‘stunning’

The royal joined her cousin and uncle at the reception recognising 3,000 young people

The royal joined her cousin and uncle at the reception recognising 3,000 young people

Eugenie appeared at ease as she mingled with crowds and had them laughing within minutes

Eugenie appeared at ease as she mingled with crowds and had them laughing within minutes

The playful post was met with a positive response from followers, with many praising her dress

The playful post was met with a positive response from followers, with many praising her dress

Eugenie, who will tie the knot with long-term boyfriend Jack Brooksbank in October, was joined by her cousin Prince William at the event, which celebrated the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award.

It recognised the work of the 3,000 young people from across the country who received awards at a special series of of presentations held throughout the day.

The reception was hosted by Prince Edward, who is trustee of the DofE awards, with Prince Philip having officially retired from public duties last autumn. 

Royal seal of approval! Eugenie  mingled with guests as 3,000 young people from across the country received awards at a special series of of presentations held throughout the day

Royal seal of approval! Eugenie  mingled with guests as 3,000 young people from across the country received awards at a special series of of presentations held throughout the day

Royally good style: The youngest daughter of Prince Andrew, who will tie the knot with long-term boyfriend Jack Brooksbank in the summer, wore a £350 dress from Alice + Olivia

Royally good style: The youngest daughter of Prince Andrew, who will tie the knot with long-term boyfriend Jack Brooksbank in the summer, wore a £350 dress from Alice + Olivia

His niece Eugenie wore a thigh-flashing £350 Clarine floral wrap dress from Alice + Olivia.

The princess became one of the few royals on social media when she joined Instagram in March.

She has posted regular updates in the months since, building up a devoted following with her candid and casual posts.

Her mother Sarah Ferguson is also on Instagram. 



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