Princess Eugenie Welcomes Third Child, a Baby Girl, in Lisbon
Princess Eugenie has given birth to her third child, a baby girl, at a hospital in Lisbon, Portugal. The baby arrived on Monday at 18:20 BST, weighing 6lbs 9oz (3 kilograms). This is the first daughter for Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, who are already parents to sons August Philip Hawke Brooksbank, born in 2021, and Ernest George Ronnie Brooksbank, born in 2023. Buckingham Palace confirmed the happy news on Tuesday, marking a joyful addition to the royal family.
The decision to give birth in Portugal reflects the couple’s lifestyle, as they relocated part-time to the country in 2022. They have embraced a low-key family life there, enjoying beach days, playing, and spending quality time together. This choice underscores their preference for privacy and a more relaxed environment away from the intense media scrutiny often associated with royal births in the UK.
Despite being born outside the United Kingdom, the new baby girl remains in the line of succession to the British throne. She is currently fifteenth in line, following her mother and two older brothers. This is in line with the rules of succession, which do not require a birth to take place on British soil for the child to maintain their place in the order of succession.
The birth has been met with warm congratulations from royal watchers and the public alike. Princess Eugenie, who is a granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II and niece of King Charles III, has always maintained a relatively private profile compared to other senior royals. The arrival of her daughter adds a new chapter to her family’s story, and the couple is said to be overjoyed with their growing brood. As they continue to balance their lives between the UK and Portugal, the new addition is sure to bring even more joy to their family adventures.
Shimanta Das 
