A model pictured cavorting topless with Jack Brooksbank on a boat in Capri today said she 'regrets' it and apologised for 'embarrassing' Princess Eugenie.
Stunning Erica Pelosini and two bikini-clad models enjoyed an afternoon on the sun-kissed Italian coast on a vintage speedboat with Mr Brooksbank clasping a glass of rose while Eugenie was in Windsor looking after their five-month-old son, August.
Eyebrows were raised as the 35-year-old wrapped his arm around Pelsoni's waist during the cruise around the chic Mediterranean island.
And speaking exclusively to MailOnline, Ms Pelsoni said she regretted taking off her bikini top during the excursion.
She said: 'I usually never go topless, but my bikini got wet and I decided to take it off. I know it does not look right for Jack and his family. I felt very bad for them when I saw the images of him surrounded by three women because his wife was not there.
'It led people to make improper suggestions and jump to conclusions and it's very hurtful that people are thinking this. I'm very sorry if I caused any embarrassment to Princess Eugenie and Jack. It wasn't appropriate for me to be topless.'
Jack Brooksbank was pictured drying himself off with a white towel next to a topless Erica Pelosini who removed the upper part of her bikini as they spent Friday afternoon on a vintage speedboat around the Mediterranean island of Capri
For most new fathers, life is an endless grind of dirty nappies and sleepless nights. But for Princess Eugenie's husband, it's clasping a glass of rosé on a vintage speedboat off the sun-kissed Italian coast while surrounded by bikini-clad models
Former Italian model Ms Pelosini (pictured) has told how the friends took a boat to an exclusive restaurant for a four hour lunch and then stopped the boat for a dip in the sea upon their return
Mr Brooksbank is pictured with his wife Princess Eugenie and their son, August Philip Hawke Brooksbank, who were back in the UK while he was enjoying the sight of Capri in his role as a brand ambassador for a tequila firm
Mr Brooksbank spent the weekend on the chic Mediterranean island, attending a star-studded charity ball under the stars while his wife is back home.
He is a brand ambassador for Casamigos tequila, a sponsor of the invitation-only Unicef Summer Gala, where tickets are priced from £8,000 to £25,000.
And ahead of the bash, he spent Friday afternoon aboard the classic 26ft 'gozzo' boat, exploring the caves and grottos dotted around Capri's coast.
Joining him and Ms Pelosini were Rachel Zalis – a former editor of Glamour magazine who is now Casamigos's global director, and who soaked up the rays in a black bikini – and Maria Buccellati, a model turned fashion ambassador.
Ms Pelsoni said: 'Looking at the images, I can understand how they could be misinterpreted. I'm topless, Maria is hugging him, and Rachel is also a very beautiful woman, but people are assuming the wrong things.
'We were there as friends and work colleagues having a wonderful afternoon in the Italian sun. Jack is a very dear friend of mine and I have known him for a number of years. He's also good friends with the other two women. It's very upsetting for me that people could be thinking the wrong things.'
Ms Pelosini revealed that ahead of the ball, she decided to take the group to her favourite restaurant, Lo Scoglio, which is on the Italian mainland on the stunning Amalfi coast.
They hired a boat because it is easier to get to it than by road. After a near four-hour lunch, they were returning to their hotel when they decided to stop for a swim.
After taking a dip in the sea to cool down, Brooskbank and a topless female friend wrapped themselves up in a towel to dry off
Brooksbank is pictured with Maria Buccellati on the Amalfi Coast in an image taken from Maria's Instagram story (pictured)
Joining him were Rachel Zalis – a former editor of Glamour magazine who is now Casamigos's global director, and who soaked up the rays in a black bikini – and Maria Buccellati, a model turned fashion ambassador
Brooksbank was joined by Ms Zalis (right) – a former editor of Glamour magazine who is now Casamigos's global director
The 35-year-old spent the weekend on the chic Mediterranean island of Capri, attending a star-studded charity ball under the stars while his wife remains in Windsor looking after their five-month-old son, August.
Model Ms Buccellati (pictured, left and right) was seen cooling down by taking a splash in the sea as
