Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice are joined by Prince Harry’s estranged girlfriend Natalie Pinkham for dinner at a chic London restaurant
Princess Eugenie looked stylishly cozy as she was pictured with sister Princess Beatrice and their friend Natalie Pinkham at Casa Cruz in Notting Hill.
The mother-of-two, 33, bundled up from the cold and appeared in good spirits as she left the Argentinian eatery after dinner with Sky Sports presenter Natalie, who was close friends with her cousin Prince Harry.
Eugenie remains close to Harry despite his feud with other members of the royal family, and the Duke and his wife Meghan Markle even flew to Portugal to visit her after the Invictus Games.
Natalie was also once part of Prince Harry’s inner circle and even had to quell rumors of a romance with the royal family, who reportedly ‘ghosted’ her after she met Meghan.
But the relaxed dinner proves there’s clearly no bad blood between the princesses and Natalie, who they’ve been friends with for years.
Princess Eugenie bundled up against the cold and appeared in good spirits as she left Casa Cruz in Notting Hill
Natalie is also close to Zara Tindall and is regularly pictured on social outings with Princess Anne’s daughter.
Eugenie layered her Weekend Max Mara wool coat over an all-black ensemble and completed the look with a Strathberry Lana Osette bucket bag.
The £700 coat, which Eugenie debuted at last year’s Together At Christmas concert, featured a double-breasted front, a classic checked print and a playful fringed hem, making for a statement cover-up.
She added delicate layered jewelry and wore glossy makeup, while her hair was tied in a bun.
Meanwhile, Beatrice, 35, wore a military-inspired jacket from ME+EM, which she wore for the first time on International Day of the Girl in 2022.
This striking design costs £300 and is made from navy blue Italian wool with contrasting red trim and polished gold buttons.
Both princesses are regulars at the intimate West London restaurant, where they have dined a number of times.
Other famous visitors include Naomi Campbell, Kate Moss and Victoria Beckham, as well as Prince Harry.
Friend of the royal siblings Natalie Pinkham opted for a plaid blazer and leather trousers, accessorized with heeled ankle boots.
She was accompanied by sister Princess Beatrice, wearing a striking ME+EM jacket
Friend of the royal siblings Natalie Pinkham opted for a plaid blazer and leather trousers, accessorized with heeled ankle boots
Prince Harry reportedly met sports presenter Natalie at the Rugby World Cup in Wales in 1999, when he was 15 and she was in her early 20s.
When Harry was 17, the Mail reported that he had formed a close friendship with then 24-year-old Natalie, who was then a researcher at Ready, Steady, Cook.
Sources say he was in love with Miss Pinkham and regularly sent her flirty emails and text messages.
However, she denied that they were anything more than friends, saying, “We are good friends and have known each other for a few years. We speak on the phone regularly, but I don’t really want to say anything else.’
Sky Sports presenter Natalie Pinkham – who is seven years older than Prince Harry – interviewed the royal family in 2011.
In 2006, photos emerged of Prince Harry – who was then dating Chelsy Davy – groping Natalie’s breast at a party, which were subsequently published in The Sun.
Speaking to the Mail on Sunday shortly afterwards, Natalie denied she was in a relationship with the prince – with a source saying she regarded him as a ‘normal guy’.
Prince Harry and Natalie’s relationship did not continue to blossom and she subsequently married Owain Walbyoff, director of Endemol, and the couple now have two children.
Beatrice added a touch of sparkle to her outfit in the form of sequin loafers
Eugenie, who welcomed her second child with husband Jack Brooksbank in May, seemed thrilled about a night out with her sister and boyfriend Natalie
Sky Sports presenter Natalie, who was once close friends with Prince Harry, enjoyed her outing with the sisters
Eugenie bundled up against the autumn chill in her trusty Weekend Max Mara jacket, which she debuted last winter
Beatrice kept it simple in a military-style navy jacket, paired with a skirt and sweater
Natalie enjoyed a night out with her old friends, who she is still close to despite no longer being friends with their cousin Prince Harry
Natalie is said to have had regular meetings with Prince Harry over the years and became his ‘drinking buddy and confidante’, but their relationship cooled when he met Meghan.
Natural beauty! Mother-of-two Eugenie looked fresh-faced for her night out, with just a touch of make-up to accentuate her features
In 2019, it was reported that Prince Harry had ‘hosted’ Natalie following his wedding to Meghan Markle.
Speaking to The Sun, a source claimed: ‘She is right to be miffed. She has known Harry for years and was not only his drinking buddy, but also his confidante.
‘They were super close, but it was purely platonic. When Harry and Meghan got together, their relationship changed quickly; it just plateaued and cooled noticeably.”
However, they added: ‘Natalie feels Meghan is the sensible soulmate who will tame Harry’s wild side.’