Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank welcomed their third child, a baby girl, on August 3, 2026, at a hospital in Lisbon, Portugal. The newborn is now 15th in line to the British throne, according to Buckingham Palace.
Royal Birth Confirmed by Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace issued a statement on Monday evening confirming the safe arrival. The baby was born at 6:20pm, weighing 6 pounds and 9 ounces. King Charles and Queen Camilla, along with other members of the Royal Family, were said to be "delighted" by the news.
The statement read: "Her Royal Highness Princess Eugenie and Mr Jack Brooksbank are delighted to announce the safe arrival of their daughter, born on Monday, 3rd August 2026, at 6.20pm, at a hospital in Lisbon, Portugal. The baby was born weighing 6 pounds 9 ounces. Their Majesties The King and Queen and other members of The Royal Family were delighted to be informed of the news."
Princess Eugenie Shares First Photo on Instagram
On Tuesday, Princess Eugenie took to Instagram to share a photograph of her newborn daughter, who was pictured in an adorable pink outfit and hat. The photo shows the baby girl clasping her father Jack's finger. Eugenie wrote: "Jack and I are so excited to announce Baby Girl Brooksbank! ! We are beyond in love with our girlie."
The couple have not yet revealed their daughter's name, but an announcement is expected in the coming days. The baby joins elder brothers August and Ernest, making the couple proud parents of three.
Why Lisbon? The Family's Portuguese Connection
The birth took place in Portugal, where the family spend half of their time, with the other half spent in London. This is due to Jack Brooksbank's working partnership with property mogul Mike Meldman on the luxurious CostaTerra Golf and Ocean Club resort.
Line of Succession: Where Does the New Baby Rank?
The newest addition to the Royal Family is officially 15th in line to the throne, following closely behind her elder brothers August and Ernest. As the youngest daughter of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, despite him no longer formally being classified as a Royal, Princess Eugenie is 12th in line to the throne, behind her sister and her children.
The current line of succession after Princess Eugenie is as follows:
- The Prince of Wales
- Prince George of Wales
- Princess Charlotte of Wales
- Prince Louis of Wales
- The Duke of Sussex
- Prince Archie of Sussex
- Princess Lilibet of Sussex
- Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
- Princess Beatrice, Mrs. Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi
- Miss Sienna Mapelli Mozzi
- Miss Athena Mapelli Mozzi
- Princess Eugenie, Mrs. Jack Brooksbank
- Master August Brooksbank
- Master Ernest Brooksbank
- Princess Eugenie's third baby
Royal Family Reactions
Members of the Royal Family, including King Charles and Queen Camilla, are said to be "delighted" by the news. The birth marks another addition to the growing Royal Family, and well-wishers have been quick to congratulate the couple on social media.
Princess Eugenie, who is a working royal but not a senior member, has always maintained a relatively private life compared to other royals. The birth in Lisbon reflects the couple's international lifestyle, balancing their time between Portugal and the UK.
As the family celebrates the new arrival, royal watchers will be eagerly awaiting the announcement of the baby girl's name, which is expected to follow royal tradition and possibly honor family members.
