Key facts
- Born
- Monday, 3rd August 2026, at 6.20pm
- Place
- Hospital in Lisbon, Portugal
- Weight
- 6 pounds 9 ounces
- Line to throne
- 15th
- Parents
- Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank
- Siblings
- August and Ernest
Background
Princess Eugenie, a granddaughter of the late Queen Elizabeth II, and her husband Jack Brooksbank have announced the birth of their third child, a daughter. The baby was born on Monday, 3rd August 2026, at 6.20pm at a hospital in Lisbon, Portugal, weighing 6 pounds 9 ounces. Mother and baby are said to be doing well.
The birth is a rare occasion of a royal baby born overseas. Eugenie and Brooksbank have a home and other connections in Portugal. Buckingham Palace confirmed the news, stating that The King and Queen and other members of the royal family were delighted to be informed.
The new arrival is the fifth grandchild of the former Duke and Duchess of York, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson, following the birth of Princess Beatrice's daughter Athena Mapelli Mozzi in January last year.
Current situation
The baby girl is 15th in line to the throne, with her great uncle the Duke of Edinburgh moving down to 16th place. She is also the 15th great-grandchild of the late Queen, and the third to be born since her death in 2022.
Eugenie and Jack will take time to decide on the name of their new daughter while they enjoy time as a family. The baby will not hold the title HRH.
The pregnancy was announced in May, with Eugenie sharing on Instagram a picture of her young son Ernest, wearing a Chelsea football kit, and her other child August, holding a picture of a baby scan.
Impacts
The birth comes amid ongoing scrutiny of the royal family, particularly concerning the former Duke of York's association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Earlier this year, Andrew left his Windsor home after public outcry over his 'peppercorn rent' and moved to the Sandringham estate. He was also arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office before being released.
Eugenie and Beatrice have faced scrutiny themselves after their names appeared in the Epstein files, a US Department of Justice document dump. One email exchange suggested their mother Sarah took her daughters to see Epstein in the US days after he was released from prison for child sex crimes. Eugenie and Beatrice were 19 and 20 at the time.
The sisters stayed away from the traditional royal gathering on Easter Sunday, with the agreement of Charles, amid the furore over their father. The new birth may draw attention away from these controversies, but the family's legal and public relations challenges remain.
Future outlook
Scenario analysis: The possibilities below are not certain predictions.
The couple has not yet announced a name for their daughter. If they follow tradition, a name may be revealed in the coming days or weeks, but no official timeline has been given.
The baby's position in the line of succession could change if other royal births occur, but currently she is 15th. If the Duke of Edinburgh were to have a child, the baby's position would shift down, but such an event is not confirmed.
The family may continue to face media attention regarding the Epstein files and Andrew's legal situation. However, the birth could provide a positive focus for the royal family, though the long-term impact on public perception remains to be seen.
Source: times-series.co.uk
