The friendship between Prince Eugenie of York and British wine merchant and socialite Jack Brooksbank is what made him famous. In January 2018, Brooksbank and Princess Eugenie confirmed their engagement, following which the Buckingham Palace announced their impending nuptials. The Duke and Duchess of York, the British Prime Minister Theresa May, and a host of other dignitaries congratulated the pair shortly after learning of their engagement. As a descendant of the Brooksbank baronets, Jack Brooksbank also had a royal heritage. At the moment, he represents the tequila company “Casamigos Tequila,” which was co-founded by well-known Hollywood actor George Clooney.
Early Childhood & Life
George and Nicola Brooksbank welcomed Jack Christopher S. Brooksbank into the world on May 3, 1986 in London, England. Together with his younger brother Thomas, he was raised. Jack Brooksbank completed his high school education while enrolled at the elite “Stowe School” in Buckinghamshire. Brooksbank decided against going to college after finishing high school and instead began a career in hospitality. After completing his study, he took a work at the “Admiral Codrington” bar in Chelsea, South West London.
Career of Jack Brooksbank
When Jack Brooksbank first started working, he was a server at the bar “Admiral Codrington.” He later began working in the hospitality sector, which led him to locations like Chelsea’s renowned “Markham Inn” gastropub. Jack began working as a manager at the “Mahiki” club in Dover Street, London, after a few years of employment at the “Markham Inn.” He left ‘Mahiki’ in 2010 to launch his own wine company. In addition to running his company, which he founded in August 2016, Jack is currently representing “Casamigos Tequila,” which is owned by well-known Hollywood actor George Clooney.
Connection to Princess Eugenie
When Jack Brooksbank was on vacation in Verbier, Switzerland, he ran across Princess Eugenie. At that time, Jack was a server at a cocktail lounge called “Devonshire Terrace,” while Eugenie was a student at “Newcastle University” studying English literature, politics, and art history. When he started dating Eugenie in the public eye, Jack Brooksbank started to dominate the spotlight. The duo was sighted at a number of charitable events and gatherings. Even Prince Harry and his former fiancée Cressida Bonas were seen out with them on a double date.
While on vacation in Nicaragua, Central America, Jack proposed to Eugenie after seven years of dating. Their official engagement photos were taken at Buckingham Palace, where the ceremonial engagement took place in January 2018. They announced the date of their wedding not long after being engaged. Jack and Eugenie relocated from St James’s Palace to Ivy Cottage at Kensington Palace in April 2018.
Personal & Family Life
Lady Julia Coke, who also happens to be the granddaughter of Jack’s great-great-grandfather, is the great-great-grandmother of Princess Eugenie. Jack and Eugenie are hence distant cousins. George Brooksbank, Jack’s father, was a chartered accountant who is currently serving as the company’s director. He and his wife, Nicola, share a London apartment.
In 2013, images made public by a tabloid showed Jack’s improper behavior with a stripper while celebrating his 21st birthday. These pictures gained popularity online before being taken off. Apart from this contentious birthday party, Jack has never raised much of a fuss. In addition, several of his friends and family members have called him “gentle” and “intelligent.”
Net Worth of Jack Brooksbank
The estimated net worth of Jack Brooksbank is around $1 million.