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Princess Eugenie’s Daughter Adelaide Enters Succession at 15th

8/24/2026

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Princess Eugenie adds daughter Adelaide to the line of succession, placing her 15th.
Adelaide was born August 3 in Lisbon, weighing 6 lb 9 oz, after brothers August and Ernest.
Her entry moves Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, and all lower-ranked royals down one spot.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor remains eighth in line despite losing his royal titles.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will live outside London, retaining homes in California and Portugal.

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Princess Eugenie adds daughter Adelaide to the line of succession, placing her 15th.
Adelaide was born August 3 in Lisbon, weighing 6 lb 9 oz, after brothers August and Ernest.
Her entry moves Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, and all lower-ranked royals down one spot.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor remains eighth in line despite losing his royal titles.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will live outside London, retaining homes in California and Portugal.