Princess Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, have welcomed their third child, a daughter born on August 3rd, 2026. The announcement, made public via social media by the royal family, revealed that the infant was born in a hospital in Lisbon, Portugal, weighing 6 pounds 9 ounces. The royal couple has yet to disclose their daughter’s name.
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Though the newborn has entered the line of succession to the British throne, unlike her mother, she will not be given the title of princess. This decision aligns with the royal family’s contemporary approach to titles, an area where clarity has become more nuanced in recent years. Eugenie’s first two children, August, who is five, and three-year-old Ernest, are both styled as “Master” rather than as “Prince,” a precedent that will likely be followed with the latest addition to the family.
Princess Eugenie, aged 36, has been a prominent figure in the royal family since her birth as the daughter of Prince Andrew, the late Queen Elizabeth II’s second son. Under legislation established in 1917 by King George V, the children and male-line grandchildren of a monarch automatically receive royal titles. However, this has not extended to Eugenie’s offspring, who are styled with courtesy titles similar to those of Princess Beatrice’s children, who are known as “Miss Sienna Mapelli Mozzi” and “Miss Athena Mapelli Mozzi.”
Despite not holding a formal royal title, Princess Eugenie’s children remain in the line of succession. Currently, Eugenie occupies the twelfth position, while her daughter will sit as the fifteenth in line. This is a notable change in royal hierarchy, especially considering that Prince Andrew, once the second in line, has since slipped to eighth position following the births of King Charles III’s children and grandchildren.
The shift in royal titles comes with broader implications stemming from changing public perceptions of monarchy as well as individual royal family members. In a significant move last year, King Charles stripped Prince Andrew of his royal titles amid ongoing scrutiny over his associations with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Andrew has consistently denied any wrongdoing concerning Epstein.
Princess Eugenie, who is not a working member of the royal family, has chosen to maintain a private career while balancing her royal duties. Since marrying Brooksbank in 2018, she has styled herself as “Princess Eugenie, Mrs. Jack Brooksbank.” Meanwhile, her husband is formally referred to as “Mr. Brooksbank,” underscoring their departure from traditional royal conventions that might otherwise bestow a title upon him.
The public arrival of the new baby has generated excitement among royal watchers. The photographs from the announcement feature the infant clad in a sweet pink onesie and hat, evoking a sense of warmth and admiration from the public. Eugenie also shared heartfelt sentiments on her personal Instagram account, expressing her and Jack’s delight at becoming parents to a daughter.
The royal family’s official communications conveyed that both King Charles and Queen Camilla, along with other family members, are “delighted to be informed of the news” surrounding the newcomer. The atmosphere surrounding the birth appears joyful, as the family celebrates yet another milestone.
In conclusion, as Princess Eugenie embarks on this new chapter of motherhood, the future of her daughter within the royal family remains carefully scrutinised. While she may not carry the formal title of “Princess,” the significance of her status within the lineage of British royalty remains intact. As the family grows, so too does the conversation on the evolving nature of royal titles and the public’s relationship with the institution.