Marriage? Better ask Granny! Princess Eugenie's nightclub manager boyfriend flies to Scotland to ask the Queen for her blessing on their forthcoming engagement 

  • Princess Eugenie and boyfriend Jack Brooksbank have arrived in Scotland
  • The couple are spending the weekend at Balmoral Castle with Her Majesty
  • Rumoured they're seeking Queen's approval for forthcoming engagement

Princess Eugenie and her boyfriend Jack Brooksbank have arrived at Balmoral Castle - where it is thought they may ask the Queen's blessing for their forthcoming engagement.

The pair have made their way to Her Majesty's Highland retreat where Prince Harry is hosting a shooting party to celebrate his 32nd birthday. 

The daughter of the Duke and Duchess of York and her partner have joined other members of the Royal family and guests including Theresa May at the Queen's holiday home - after it was revealed the pair may be planning to marry next year.

Princess Eugenie and her boyfriend Jack Brooksbank have travelled to Balmoral Castle

Princess Eugenie and her boyfriend Jack Brooksbank have travelled to Balmoral Castle

It is thought the couple may ask the Queen's blessing for their forthcoming engagement
Her Majesty arriving at Crathie Kirk in Scotland

It is thought the couple may ask the Queen's blessing for their forthcoming engagement

The Duchess of York pictured with her daughter Eugenie and Jack at Royal Ascot in 2015

The Duchess of York pictured with her daughter Eugenie and Jack at Royal Ascot in 2015

The 26-year-old royal has been in a relationship with nightclub boss Brooksbank, 29, since they were introduced in Switzerland in 2010. 

The pair flew to Aberdeen from London on Thursday and an insider at the Castle told The Sunday Express last night: 'You could call this weekend a rite of passage for Jack.

'There is no way he would be invited to stay with the Queen unless he was being welcomed into the royal fold and the bosom of the family.' 

A friend of 29-year-old Jack told the paper: 'You could say he was somewhat apprehensive about going to Balmoral. But Jack has no side to him and will just be himself.' 

Eugenie's parents the Duke and Duchess of York, are said to 'adore' nightclub boss Jack

Eugenie's parents the Duke and Duchess of York, are said to 'adore' nightclub boss Jack

A family friend said: 'Jack is very close to Eugenie’s family. He is always invited away with them in the summer'

A family friend said: 'Jack is very close to Eugenie’s family. He is always invited away with them in the summer'

It was reported that the pair are set to live in Kensington Palace, which also serves as the official royal base of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank in London over the summer

It was reported that the pair are set to live in Kensington Palace, which also serves as the official royal base of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

The Princess and her partner have joined members of the Royal family and guests including Theresa May at the Queen's holiday home, Balmoral (pictured)

The Princess and her partner have joined members of the Royal family and guests including Theresa May at the Queen's holiday home, Balmoral (pictured)

The Sunday Express reported that the couple were planning to become officially engaged by the end of the year. 

While no official announcement has been made, the couple are reportedly to become officially engaged by the end of this year with a view to marrying in 2017.  

It was reported that the pair are set to live in Kensington Palace, which also serves as the official royal base of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. 

The pair are said to be 'very serious' about their relationship - and Brooksbank has become close to the Duke and Duchess of York.

The pair have dated for six years since being introduced by friends in Switzerland

The pair have dated for six years since being introduced by friends in Switzerland

In August, a spokesman for Sarah, Duchess of York, categorically denied the claim her daughter was about to get engaged

In August, a spokesman for Sarah, Duchess of York, categorically denied the claim her daughter was about to get engaged

The news will undoubtedly be met with mixed feelings by Princess Beatrice, who split with her long-term love Dave Clark (second right) earlier this month

The news will undoubtedly be met with mixed feelings by Princess Beatrice, who split with her long-term love Dave Clark (second right) earlier this month

A family friend said in August: 'Jack is very close to Eugenie’s family. He is always invited away with them in the summer.

‘Sarah sees him as a son-in-law already. She and Andrew adore Jack. He is a lovely boy and he has really fitted into the family.’

Buckingham Palace today declined to comment.

In August, a spokesman for Sarah, Duchess of York, categorically denied the claim her daughter was about to get engaged. 

He said: 'This story is absolutely not true.'

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