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Princess Eugenie Welcomes Third Child, a Baby Girl, in Lisbon
8/4/2026, 10:23:24 PM
Birth of the New Royal Infant
On Monday, 3 August 2026, Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank welcomed a daughter at a hospital in Lisbon, Portugal. The baby arrived at 6:20 p.m. (BST) weighing 6 pounds 9 ounces (3 kilograms). The couple announced the birth the following day via Instagram, sharing a photo of the newborn in a pink onesie with angel-wing detailing. The child’s name has not yet been disclosed.
Background and Family Context
Princess Eugenie, the younger daughter of the former Prince Andrew (now Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor) and Sarah Ferguson, is the 12th in line to the British throne. Her father’s long-standing association with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein led to his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office in February 2026 and the removal of his royal titles by King Charles III in October 2025. Although Eugenie and her sister Princess Beatrice retained their titles, the family has faced intense media scrutiny. The couple lives part-time in Portugal, where they maintain a residence at the CostaTerra Golf and Ocean Club near Lisbon.
Line of Succession and Royal Status
The newborn becomes the 15th in line to the throne, moving Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh, to 16th place. As with Eugenie’s two sons, the baby will not hold the style “Her Royal Highness.” She also becomes the 15th great-grandchild of the late Queen Elizabeth II and the third royal child born since the Queen’s death in 2022.
Official Statements & Responses
Buckingham Palace issued a formal announcement stating:
Princess Eugenie’s own Instagram caption expressed her personal joy, echoing the sentiment of the palace release.
Data & Statistics
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 3 August 2026 |
| Time of birth | 6:20 pm (BST) |
| Weight | 6 lb 9 oz (3 kg) |
| Parents | Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank |
| Siblings | August Philip Hawke and Ernest George Ronnie |
| Line of succession | 15th |
| Residence | Split between Portugal and Ivy Cottage, Kensington Palace grounds |
| Announcement date | 4 August 2026 (Instagram) |
Why It Matters
The birth adds a new member to a royal family navigating the fallout from Prince Andrew’s legal and reputational challenges. While the infant will not receive a royal title, her position in the succession line underscores the continuity of the House of Windsor amid public scrutiny. The event also highlights the increasingly international lifestyle of senior royals, with a birth taking place outside the United Kingdom for the first time in recent decades.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Jack and I are so excited to announce Baby Girl Brooksbank!! We are beyond in love with our girlie,” — Britain's Princess Eugenie, in an official
- “We met when I was 20 and Jack was 24, and fell in love. We have the same passions and drive for life,” — Britain's Princess Eugenie, in an official
- “Becoming a parent is the most special, mind-blowing experience of a person's life,” — Britain's Princess Eugenie, in an official
