Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Princess Eugenie welcomes new baby

The newborn is now the 15th child in line to the throne.

• August 5, 2026
Princess Eugenie
Princess Eugenie [Credit: Max Mumby/Indigo via HOLA]

Princess Eugenie has announced the birth of her third child with her husband Jack Brooksbank.

The baby, a girl, was born on Monday at a hospital in Lisbon, Portugal. She weighed six pounds and nine ounces.

Her brothers are August Philip Hawke Brooksbank and Ernest Brooksbank.

The princess shared a photo of the child on Instagram, expressing her joy for the safe delivery, stating, “Jack and I are so excited to announce Baby Girl Brooksbank!! We are beyond in love with our girlie.”

She is now the 15th child in line to the throne.

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