Topic overview
In brief
- Princess Eugenie gave birth to her daughter in Lisbon, Portugal, on August 3, 2026.
- The baby girl is the couple's first daughter, joining two older brothers.
- The birth adds to the royal family's lineage amid ongoing public scrutiny.
Summary
In Portugal, Princess Eugenie gave birth to her third child, a daughter, on August 3, 2026, at 6:20 p.m. GMT. The baby girl weighed 6 pounds 9 ounces and is the first daughter for Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank. This new addition to the Brooksbank family follows the couple's two sons, August Philip Hawke and Ernest George Ronnie, who are 5 and 3 years old, respectively. The announcement of the birth was made by Buckingham Palace, which expressed the family's delight at the news.
The arrival of the baby girl marks a significant moment for the royal family, as she becomes the 15th in the line of succession. This event comes at a time when the York family is under intense public scrutiny, particularly due to the legal troubles faced by Prince Andrew and the stripping of honors from him and Sarah Ferguson in 2025. Despite these challenges, Princess Eugenie and her sister, Princess Beatrice, have focused on protecting their children from the surrounding controversies.