Eugenie became friends with Trachtenberg when she lived in New York City and worked for the art auction start-up Paddle8 from 2013 to 2015. Their friendship first became public in December 2013, when they were photographed courtside at a Knicks game alongside actor Michael K.

Princess Eugenie is mourning the loss of her “special friend,” actor Michelle Trachtenberg. The royal posted a moving tribute to the late actor on her Instagram Story this week. Trachtenberg, 39, was confirmed dead on Wednesday after her mother discovered her in her New York City apartment.