Princess Eugenie, the granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II, recently welcomed her third child, a baby girl named Adelaide Elizabeth Annina. The little one entered the world on August 3 in Lisbon, Portugal, where Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, have been residing part-time since 2022.
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Eugenie was spotted in London on September 7, marking her first public appearance since the birth of Adelaide. The 36-year-old royal was seen enjoying a casual outing with friends in the trendy Notting Hill area. Dressed in a relaxed black T-shirt, leggings, and sneakers, she accessorised her outfit with a brightly coloured coat tied around her waist, exuding a laid-back charm.
Adelaide has joined her older brothers, August Philip Hawke, aged five, and Ernest George Ronnie, who is three years old, making the family a bustling party of five. Eugenie chose to give birth to her daughter in Portugal, following the earlier arrivals of her two sons at a private hospital in London.
The family’s connection to Portugal deepened when Brooksbank took on a new role with property developer Mike Meldman, a business associate of George Clooney. The decision to split their time between the UK and Portugal appears to have been embraced by the family, with Eugenie expressing her fondness for their new lifestyle while appearing on the Table Manners podcast in 2023. She spoke passionately about the freedom and comfort she feels living in Portugal, saying, “I can go to the supermarket in my exercise gear and my hair piled on my head and not mind. Not care. No one cares.”
Eugenie’s return to the UK coincides with that of her mother, Sarah Ferguson, the former Duchess of York. Ferguson has kept a low profile in recent months amidst the scrutiny surrounding her former husband’s legal troubles related to his associations with Jeffrey Epstein. It has been reported that Ferguson plans to rent a six-bedroom home in the Home Counties near London, as she prepares to reconnect with her family following a period abroad.
Despite Ferguson’s absence from the UK, she has maintained contact with her daughters, Princess Eugenie and her older sister, Princess Beatrice, keeping herself updated on family matters, including the imminent arrival of Eugenie’s baby girl. Friends have remarked that both Eugenie and Beatrice have been attempting to steer clear of the controversies surrounding their parents, particularly considering the young families they each have.
The news of baby Adelaide’s birth was officially announced by Buckingham Palace, which elaborated on the joy conveyed by the royal family. An official statement confirmed her birth at a Lisbon hospital, specifying that she weighed 6 pounds 9 ounces at the time of delivery. The announcement garnered delight among her family members, including the King and Queen.
Eugenie took to her social media platform to share her excitement with followers, posting a heartfelt message alongside a photo of the newborn. “Jack and I are so excited to announce Baby Girl Brooksbank!! We are beyond in love with our girlie,” she wrote, capturing the sentiment of joy that comes with a new family member.
With baby Adelaide now part of the royal lineage, she joins her brothers in the line of succession to the British throne. As Princess Eugenie navigates motherhood for the third time, the attention remains on how the family will adapt to their evolving dynamics amid their commitments in both Portugal and the UK.
As the Brooksbanks embrace their growing family, and as Eugenie finds her feet in this new role, the royal community and the public alike will surely keep a keen eye on the latest developments from the young family, eagerly anticipating how they will share their adventures together.