Princess Eugenie and Jack
Brooksbank have welcomed their third child, a baby girl, in Lisbon, Portugal,
marking a joyful new chapter for the family and adding another name to the
modern royal line of succession. The baby was born on August 3, 2026, at a
hospital in Lisbon, weighing 6 pounds 9 ounces, according to the official royal
announcement shared shortly after the birth. The couple’s two sons, August and
Ernest, are now big brothers once again.
The Royal Family’s announcement described the arrival as a happy moment for the King and Queen as well as other members of the family, while Eugenie later shared the news herself on Instagram with a photo of the newborn and a short caption expressing how in love she and Jack are with their “girlie.” The baby’s name has not yet been revealed.
Why the baby was born in Portugal
Eugenie and Jack have split their
time between Portugal and the UK since 2022, and reports have linked the move
to Jack’s work with property investor Mike Meldman. Eugenie has also spoken
publicly about enjoying the more relaxed pace of life in Portugal, describing
it as a place where she can go about everyday errands without the pressure that
often comes with royal life in Britain.
That makes Lisbon a fitting place
for the newest Brooksbank family member to arrive. While the birth happened
outside the UK, the royal connection is still very much central to the story,
and the news quickly drew attention from royal watchers who have followed
Eugenie’s family life closely.
How Eugenie shared the pregnancy news
Earlier in the year, Princess
Eugenie announced her pregnancy on Instagram with a sweet image showing her two
sons looking at an ultrasound photo. Buckingham Palace also confirmed the news
at the time, saying the King had been informed and was delighted for the
couple.
The announcement came months after
Eugenie had returned to social media following a break, and it prompted warm
reactions from royal supporters. Her latest post has now completed the family
story with the arrival of a daughter.
Eugenie and Jack
have welcomed a third bundle of joy (Credit: Fred Duval / SplashNews.com)
What the birth means for the line of succession
The new baby girl is now 15th in
line to the British throne, and her arrival shifts the succession order
slightly further down the line. Princess Eugenie remains 12th in line, followed
by her children, while Prince Edward moves down to 16th.
It is a small change in practical
terms, but one that royal watchers always notice. Every new royal birth brings
a fresh update to the line of succession, especially when the child is born to
one of the most familiar younger members of the Royal Family.
A family moment after a happy birthday tribute
The birth came just one day after
Eugenie marked Jack’s 40th birthday with a simple public tribute. She shared a
photo of him relaxing on a beach and wrote a short message wishing him a happy
birthday.
That timing made the week feel especially memorable for the couple, who have now added a daughter to the family while continuing to keep much of their private life away from the spotlight.
For now, the new arrival remains unnamed, but the
announcement has already given royal fans one of the most talked-about family
updates of the week. With a baby girl joining August and Ernest, Eugenie and
Jack now begin life as a family of five — and the newest little royal has
already reshaped the family’s place in the line of succession.
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