Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank announced the birth of their third child, a baby girl, born on Monday, 3 August 2026, at 6:20 p.m. GMT in a hospital in Lisbon, Portugal. The newborn weighed 6 pounds 9 ounces at birth, according to an official statement from the Royal Family.
The couple shared the first photos of their daughter on social media, marking the public introduction of the baby to the royal family and the wider public. Princess Eugenie posted on Instagram: 'Jack and I are so excited to announce Baby Girl Brooksbank!! We are beyond in love with our girlie.' The announcement was accompanied by a photo of the newborn lying on a bed.
Official confirmation and family reaction
The Royal Family’s official Instagram account confirmed the birth in a statement: 'Her Royal Highness Princess Eugenie and Mr Jack Brooksbank are delighted to announce the safe arrival of their daughter.' The statement noted that Their Majesties The King and Queen and other members of the Royal Family were informed of the news and expressed delight.
Princess Eugenie and Mr Brooksbank’s two sons, August (age 5) and Ernest (age 2), were previously reported to be 'very excited' to welcome their new sibling. A photo shared by Eugenie in May showed the boys holding a baby scan image.
Line of succession and family background
The baby is 15th in line to the throne, with her great-uncle, the Duke of Edinburgh, moving to 16th place in the succession order. She is the 15th great-grandchild of the late Queen Elizabeth II and the third to be born since her death in 2022. The new arrival is the fifth grandchild of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson.
The family divides their time between a picturesque villa in Portugal and a cottage at Kensington Palace. The baby will not hold the title HRH (Her Royal Highness), as is customary for children of non-royal dukes or marquesses.
Public and media response
The announcement was met with messages of goodwill from followers and the public. The Royal Family’s official account warmly received the news shortly after the birth was announced. The baby’s name has not yet been revealed by the couple.