Party princess Bea hits town with Eugenie while glum mum Fergie dines with boyfriend just down the road

Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie hit the town last night to attend the launch of Form, a luxury menswear brand designed by Petra Ecclestone - the 19-year-old daughter of F1 mogul Bernie Ecclestone.

And their mum Fergie was also out and about, dining at The Dorchester with her Norwegian tycoon boyfriend Geir Frantzen.

The princesses smiled for the cameras at the event at Harrods in Knightsbridge and seemed to be having a nicer time than their mum who looked rather glum as she made her way home.

Pair of princesses: Eugenie and Beatrice last night at Harrods in Knightsbridge

The clothes launch was attended by Bernie Ecclestone, who has financially backed his daughter's business, his wife Slavica, racing car enthusiast Jay Kay and tennis star Boris Becker.

The royal sisters, no strangers to money or power themselves, looked poised and elegant but were in danger of being outshone by Petra and her sister Tamara who one day stand to inherit their father's £2.4billion fortune.

Super sisters: ( l-r) Eugenie, Tamara and Petra Ecclestone and Beatrice

On form: Bernie Ecclestone with Petra and wife Slavica at the launch last night

As her daughters mingled in Knightsbridge, Sarah Ferguson was in nearby Park Lane eating at China Tang at The Dorchester with boyfriend Geir Frantzen.

After they had eaten, the couple stood in the restaurant's hallway having a chat for about half an hour as their chauffeur-driven car waited for them.

They then emerged separately looking a bit serious, with Fergie even biting her nails as they drove away.

Glum: Sarah Ferguson and Geir Frantzen looked a bit down in the dumps as they left The Dorchester last night

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Fergie nearly loses her skirt on windy family day out to the polo

In a knee length dress and white jacket the Duchess of York looked the image of respectability. Until the wind began that is.

As she walked across the polo field Sarah Ferguson's flimsy dress blew up, exposing her legs to the watching crowds.

Her quick reactions were all that stopped an embarrassing moment as she reached down to hold the skirt firmly in position.

Thigh-high: As Fergie picks her way across the mud she reveals her leg

The black and white wrap dress, decorated with musical notes, then slid to one side as the Duchess gingerly picked her way across a patch of mud in her white flip flops.

But the former wife of Prince Andrew didn't seem put out by her wardrobe malfunction.

Instead the 48-year-old was all smiles as she joined daughters Beatrice and Eugenie in cheering on the teams at the final of the Gold Cup polo match at the Santa Maria Polo Club in Sotogrande, Spain.

Oops: As her flimsy skirt flies up Sarah Ferguson only just avoids revealing all

The trio are enjoying a rare family holiday together to celebrate Princess Eugenie's brilliant A'level results and Princess Beatrice's recent 20th birthday.

The break may be the last time the three are together for a while. After receiving two As and a B at A' level 18-year-old Eugenie is expected to soon head off on her gap year abroad.

Meanwhile, Bea is gearing up to start a degree at Goldsmiths College in London next month after traveling around the world during her gap year.

Family day out: Fergie was with daughters Beatrice and Eugenie

It's not Ascot: The Princesses join a Mexican wave

Looking the image of her mother Bea chose a jewel green sundress, accessorised with a chain belt, white cardigan and an oversized brown leather clutch.

She and her sister wore of-the-moment black leather gladiator sandals, which Eugenie teamed with a blue sundress and turquoise cuff.

The young Royals were joined by a large group of friends to watch the polo.

The Royals were joined by their friends, including Bea's boyfriend Dave Clark, second from right

Dave, Eugenie and Bea urge on their team

Amongst the youngsters was Bea's boyfriend Dave Clark, who is said to have been given the seal of approval by her parents.

He certainly seemed to be getting along famously with the Duchess, laughing as she pulled a face at the match.

But it was Bea who really held his attention. She was introduced to the 26-year-old by her cousin Prince William, who attended St Andrews University with Mr Clarke.

What a liberty! Dave Clark laughs with Sarah Ferguson

So who do you think is going to win? Bea chats with her boyfriend Dave Clark

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Princess Beatrice joins Fergie on a healthy jog

Princess Beatrice and Sarah Ferguson teamed up for a mother-daughter workout in Spain today.

The duo, both dressed in knee-length leggings and tees, built up a sweat as they pounded the pavement together on an early morning run.

On the run: Fergie and Princess Beatrice worked out together in Spain today

Fergie is enjoying a rare family holiday with her two children, who have enjoyed vacations with their cousins and Beatrice's boyfriend Dave Clark this year.

As well as spending time together, the holiday has been an opportunity for the trio to celebrate Princess Eugenie's brilliant A'level results and Princess Beatrice's 20th birthday two weeks ago.

Last Thursday, a delighted Eugenie received A grades in Art and English Literature and B in History Of Art after graduating from Marlborough College in Wiltshire.

Taking the Mickey: Beatrice showed her playful side with a Mickey Mouse tee

Eugenie's A'level results mean she is the brightest young royal after acheiving higher grades than her cousins Princes William and Harry and sister Beatrice.

She is planning to take a gap year before going to university in 2009.

Meanwhile, Beatrice is gearing up to start a degree at Goldsmiths College in London next month after travelling around the world during her gap year.

She is said to be keen to do charity work and there are tentative plans for her to visit an orphanage in Romania with her mother later this year.

Cool down: The pair take it easy on the home stretch

Family affair: A day earlier, Fergie spent the day with Beatrice and Eugenie at the Spanish polo

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Beatrice cools off on the French Riviera

Beatrice has escaped the rain this weekend and headed for sunnier climes.

Holidaying on the French Riviera, the princess took full advantage of the sun as she took to the St Tropez port for an afternoon stroll.

RnR: Beatrice enjoys the sun as she strolls around the St Tropez port on Saturday

The heat proved too much though and she stopped for an ice cream to cool off.

Beatrice,19, appeared fresh-faced on her break from the London party scene.

Last week, she looked tired and bleary-eyed after two consecutive nights on the tiles.

But now, dressed casually in white sun dress in flip flops, it looks as though the princess has benefited from some much needed rest and relaxation.

Beatrice, who starts university in September, has finished her unpaid stint as a personal shopper in Selfridges, and is rumoured to have taken up a work experience position with the Financial Times.

Tasty treat: Bea cools off with an ice cream

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Bea the hippy princess raves at the full moon

Princess Beatrice has been enjoying a backpacker-style break in Thailand - drinking the local whisky and dancing on the beach into the early hours.

The 19-year-old flew into Phuket two weeks ago and headed for the picturesque island of Phi Phi with a group of 15 girlfriends and two armed guards.

Her party hired a block of 12 rooms at the £48-a-night Phi Phi Villa Resort, close to beautiful Tonsai Beach.

Dancing Queen: Princess Beatrice partied on the beach

Each day she swam with her chums in the local bay and partied on the sands.

Last Saturday night, Beatrice's group headed to Koh Phagnan to enjoy one of the island's notorious "Full Moon" raves.

A tourist was stabbed to death at that party, although it is not known if Beatrice was aware of this.

Party Island: Backpackers drink and dance on the beach

The parties attract thousands of young travellers each full moon and have been the subject of Foreign Office warnings following a series of rapes and deaths.

Back on Phi Phi, the Princess's favourite spots included the British-owned Tiger Bar and a Thai-run beach bar called Hippies, where backpackers dance under candlelight on the beach.

Philip Osman, 26, of the Tiger Bar said: "Beatrice certainly knew how to party. She was up there dancing and encouraging others to join in.

"She was drinking by the bucketful. She bought a bucket which she filled with Thai whisky, Red Bull, ice and coke. But I did not see her drunk."

A spokesman for Beatrice said she would not comment on a private trip.

Buckets of booze: Drinks for sale on the beach in Phi Phi

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The night Bea was let down by her gown

Having chosen a glamorous green Marchesa gown studded with crystals, she was no doubt hoping to attract some admiring glances.

Unfortunately for Princess Beatrice, it wasn't the frock that turned heads.

Arriving for a party, she stepped out of her car and her bodice slipped down – revealing rather more decolletage than royal protocol might allow.
Incoming: Beatrice was very nearly let down by her dress

Bea-have: A bleary-eyed Princess Beatrice enjoyed another night out on the tiles this week at Swarovski's Fashion Rocks event

The 19-year-old princess's accidental slip happened after the Fashion Rocks extravaganza at the Royal Albert Hall on Thursday night.

Having left the fashion and rock show, held in aid of the Prince's Trust, she repaired to the after-party at the nearby Baglioni Hotel.

Beatrice, who had shared a box with Dame Shirley Bassey and designers for Marchesa earlier in the evening, was ushered into the venue by her hosts and a bodyguard who tried to ensure that nobody stood on her trailing pale green gown.

Wobbles: Princess Beatrice makes her exit from the Prince's Trust event looking somewhat unsteady on her feet

She appeared rather nervous on arrival but soon relaxed with a drink in her hand.

She chatted to Kelly Osbourne, who was in a gothic-style black dress, about the pitfalls of her delicate outfit.

Alluding to her earlier difficulties, Beatrice remarked: "I love it but I keep on having to lift it off the floor and pull the bodice up."

Swig: Chanel model for the night Lily Allen reverted to type after her Fashion Rocks gig with an unladylike swig from a bottle of alcohol

When the party stared to fill out, Beatrice was whisked into a cordonedoff area where billionaire Topshop boss Philip Green was holding court.

Despite most of her party leaving shortly after midnight, Beatrice stayed beyond 1am to mingle with young guests such as Oscar Humphries, whose father Barry performed at Fashion Rocks.

Mr Green, who had entertained Kate Moss and her boyfriend Jamie Hince in a private box at the show earlier, came to the party without the supermodel but brought along her best friend Davinia Taylor.

Miss Moss stayed away, perhaps having learned that her former boyfriend Pete Doherty had turned up hoping to bump into her there.

She's no lady: Lily was the picture of elegance earlier in the evening - but it didn't take her long to revert to her usual unladylike behaviour

She instead opted for drinks at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel with singer Beth Ditto before going on to the nightclub Paper. She left the club bleary-eyed in the early hours.

Meanwhile at the star-studded event a host of other celebrities partied hard.

Loudmouth Lily Allen had looked demure earlier in Chanel when on the red carpet, but the ladylike veneer soon vanished after a few hours at the after-party.

A worse for wear Lily was seen swigging from a bottle of Jagermeister, a German bitter liqueur, as she left the official Fashion Rocks afterparty at the Baglioni hotel in Kensington at 2am.


Flash: Peaches was ambushed by a surprise flasher

She travelled all of a couple of miles to Punk in Soho, where she carried on partying.

Hardly befitting behaviour for someone wearing Chanel couture - even if it is borrowed. One wonders what Karl Lagerfeld would think?

Earlier the singer, who is dating Chemical Brothers star Ed Simons, was asked the secret to her new slim figure, she answered: "Love".
Titter: The flasher gives Peaches and pal Jamie Winstone something to laugh about

Lily has recently bought a new place in Queen's Park, and has invited Simons to move in with her.

At least she decided to leave the photographers alone on this occasion. The singer received a police caution this week for an alleged attack on a photographer earlier this year.

But for Peaches Geldof, it was less Fashion Rocks and more fashion shocks as she was accosted by a flasher.

As she left Punk Club, a man dressed only in a bathrobe, with the words "the more assured" and a pair of trainers exposed himself to Peaches and her actress friend Jamie Winstone.

After taking a peek, the wannabe DJ, made a fast exit in the back of a black cab with pals.

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