Princess’s Husband Alarmed by Prince Andrew’s Wedding Demand, Author Says

The husband of Princess Eugenie reportedly felt “alarmed” by a demand made by her father, Prince Andrew, during their 2018 wedding ceremony, according to royal author Hugo Vickers. Vickers detailed the incident in his book “Queen Elizabeth II: A Personal History,” stating that Andrew wanted a procession through Windsor for his daughter’s wedding to Jack Brooksbank, a request that unsettled Brooksbank amid concerns about public turnout and media attention.

Vickers wrote that Brooksbank was “afraid that no one would be there to cheer them” during the procession, though he noted that Windsor residents did turn out in support. The author added that despite the initial apprehension, the event proceeded with a “good crowd” lining the route, contradicting Brooksbank’s fears about poor attendance.

The Duke of York was also reportedly frustrated that the wedding would not be televised by major networks, though Vickers claimed Andrew successfully persuaded a production company to record the ceremony independently. This detail highlights the prince’s desire for broader public exposure of the event, which contrasted with the more subdued nature of the occasion compared to other recent royal weddings.

Vickers characterized Princess Eugenie’s wedding as “a happier wedding” that did not attract the same level of publicity as the nuptials of Prince William or Prince Harry. He suggested that Andrew’s push for a procession and recording stemmed from a desire for his daughter to receive similar attention and recognition as her cousins had during their weddings.

The revelation comes amid ongoing scrutiny of Prince Andrew’s public role following his association with Jeffrey Epstein. In 2025, King Charles III stripped Andrew and Sarah Ferguson of their royal titles and evicted them from Royal Lodge. The subsequent year, Andrew was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office related to his role as a UK trade envoy, further distancing him from official royal duties.

Princess Eugenie and her sister Princess Beatrice have maintained a relatively low public profile since these developments, focusing on personal and charitable work outside the forefront of royal engagements. Their 2018 weddings remain notable as some of the last major royal family events attended by Andrew before his gradual withdrawal from public life.