'Such happy news': Princess Eugenie is pregnant with her first child

Stars have been quick to send their congratulations to the couple

Princess Eugenie and husband Jack Brooksbank are expecting their first child. Instagram / Princess Eugenie

Britain’s Princess Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, are expecting their first child.

Eugenie shared the happy news over the weekend via a sweet social media snap showing a pair of teddy bear booties alongside the caption: “Jack and I are so excited for early 2021.”

The news was later confirmed in a tweet from the royal family’s official account. “Her Royal Highness Princess Eugenie and Mr Jack Brooksbank are very pleased to announce that they are expecting a baby in early 2021,” the tweet read.

“The Duke of York and Sarah, Duchess of York, Mr and Mrs George Brooksbank, The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh are delighted with the news.”

Among those to send their well wishes to the couple was pop star Ellie Goulding. “So soooo happy for you both. Love you,” she commented, alongside a blue love heart.

Australian singer Natalie Imbruglia also commented, saying: “Congratulations, the best news.”

Donna Air, actress and longtime friend of the family, said: “Huge congratulations to you both, such happy news.”

Eugenie married Brooksbank two years ago in a star-studded royal wedding held at St George's Chapel on the grounds of Windsor Castle.

Eugenie, 30, the queen’s granddaughter – daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson – is 10th in line to the throne.