Princess Eugenie has given birth to her third child, a baby girl, at a hospital in Lisbon, Portugal, on Monday, August 3, at 6:20 p.m., weighing 6lbs 9oz. The new arrival is 15th in line to the British throne.
Royal announcement and family reaction
Buckingham Palace released a statement confirming the birth, saying: "Their Majesties The King and Queen and other members of The Royal Family were delighted to be informed of the news." The statement did not disclose the baby's name, which has yet to be announced.
Princess Eugenie, 36, took to Instagram to share her joy, posting: "Jack and I are so excited to announce Baby Girl Brooksbank!! We are beyond in love with our girlie." She also shared a photograph of her two sons holding a baby scan earlier in May when the pregnancy was announced, with the caption: "Baby Brooksbank due 2026!"
Growing family
The baby girl joins older brothers August Philip Hawke Brooksbank, born in 2021, and Ernest George Ronnie Brooksbank, born in 2023. The couple, who married in 2018, split their time between Portugal and Ivy Cottage, on the grounds of Kensington Palace in London.
The birth marks the third grandchild for Prince Andrew and Sarah, Duchess of York, and adds to the growing number of great-grandchildren of Queen Elizabeth II. The baby is also a cousin to Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, among others.
Line of succession and public interest
The new princess is 15th in line to the throne, following her older brothers. The royal family's line of succession has been a topic of public interest, especially with recent births and the ongoing health of senior royals.
Princess Eugenie, who works in the art world, has maintained a relatively low profile compared to other royals, but her growing family has been a source of delight for royal watchers. The couple's decision to have the baby in Portugal, where they have a home, underscores their international lifestyle.
As the royal family celebrates this new addition, well-wishers from around the world have taken to social media to congratulate the couple. The baby's name is expected to be revealed in the coming days, following royal tradition.
