Princess Eugenie announces pregnancy with third child for summer
Buckingham’s Palácio confirmed that princess Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, are expecting their third child. The baby is due this summer, according to an official statement released by the British royal institution.
Anúncio made via social media
Princess Eugenie, 36, shared the news on her Instagram account with an image of her young children holding an ultrasound. The publication’s caption confirmed: “Baby Brooksbank due in 2026!” followed by hearts and baby emoji.
Buckingham’s Palácio issued a statement stating that “His Majestade, Rei, has been informed and is delighted with the news.” The message also mentioned that the couple’s two children are very excited about the arrival of another brother or sister.
Filhos and couple’s history
Eugenie and Brooksbank have two children: August, five years old, and Ernest, two years old. The couple tied the knot in October 2018. August was born in February 2021, while Ernest arrived in May 2023.
Jack Brooksbank celebrated his 40th birthday on Sunday. Ele works in the hospitality and marketing field. The princess is director of the Hauser & Wirth art gallery at Mayfair.
The couple resides between Portugal and Ivy Cottage, located in the gardens of Palácio and Kensington.
Posição in the line of succession
The new member of the family will be 15th in line to the British throne. The child will not receive the title of Alteza Real, according to rules applicable to the royal family.
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Este will be the fifth grandchild of the princess’ father, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. The former prince was stripped of his royal titles, styles and honors by Rei Charles last year.
Contexto recent family
Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office after correspondence in convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein’s files suggested he may have passed on confidential business information. Ele was released under investigation after spending 11 hours in custody and denied any wrongdoing.
Eugenie, her sister Beatrice, and her mother Sarah Ferguson are also repeatedly mentioned in the documents released by Departamento of Justiça from the USA. Ter the name included in the files does not necessarily indicate irregular conduct, according to later clarifications.
Quando Mountbatten-Windsor lost his titles, both princesses kept theirs. Nenhuma of them, however, performs real active functions in the present.
Histórico of pregnancies and announcements
Pregnancy announcements in the British royal family follow established protocols. Princess Eugenie has maintained a discreet presence in the monarchy’s activities, unlike members closer to the line of succession.
The British royal family continues to register new members who are added to the family tree. Esses births reinforce the institutional continuity of the monarchy:
- August was born in February 2021
- Ernest arrives in May 2023
- Terceiro child expected in summer 2026
- Posição in succession: 15th place
- Título: will not be Alteza Real
