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Princess Eugenie has shared two sweet never-before-seen pictures that show her and "big sissy" Princess Beatrice.
The family snaps show the two sisters posing on a beach wrapped up in thick coats, scarves and hats before dissolving into a fit of giggles. Mum-of-two Eugenie shared the pictures on Instagram to mark her older sister's birthday.
Praising Beatrice, who turned 35, Eugenie wrote: "Happy birthday to my big sissy.. love you so much xx" - and the post ended up racking up almost 60,000 likes with one fan remarking: "What sweet and lovely sisters you both are! Your devotion and support for each other is so special and priceless!"
A never-before-seen snaps of Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie (@princesseugenie/Instagram)
Eugenie shared the snaps to mark Beatrice's birthday (@princesseugenie/Instagram)Both princesses are nieces of King Charles but neither plays a formal role in his slimmed-down monarchy and hold down normal jobs. However, some experts believe Beatrice could be the royals' "secret weapon" and play a crucial role in healing their bitter rift with Prince Harry.
Ninth-in-line to the throne Beatrice and husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi are regulars at Royal Family events and are among the few royals who retain a strong bond with Harry and wife Meghan Markle.
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The sister during Coronation celebrations earlier this year (POOL/AFP via Getty Images)Beatrice, who turns 35 today, has come up against some tough times, including the scandal surrounding her father Prince Andrew and her mother Sarah Ferguson's breast cancer diagnosis. However, experts believe she dealt with this admirably - and could be best placed to solve the feud between the Sussexes and the King and Prince William.
Speaking to OK! magazine, brand and culture expert Nick Ede said: "Beatrice is a great role model for others who experience family troubles. She's dealt with a lot of turbulence in her life, including a broken home and a father – the Duke of York – who's been quite controversial. And she appears to have weathered those storms very well.
"She also has the ability to see both sides of the coin, so with regards to Harry's falling out with William and King Charles, she can be more open-minded and encourage both sides to discuss, talk about and potentially heal that rift. I think if anyone can heal it it'll be her or perhaps Princess Anne. Beatrice could well be the royals' secret weapon."
Meanwhile, BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond also explained that Beatrice is much more accessible than some family members - and much more relatable. She added: "Beatrice has put up with a lot of pressure and a lot of criticism in her life but she has really come into her own.
"We already have a divorced queen on the throne. Now we have a relatable princess. Beatrice is a stepmother, who talks publicly about her dyslexia and who has more recently had to deal with the trauma of her mother, Sarah, Duchess of York, having breast cancer. It makes her much more accessible. She seems to be universally liked."