Princess Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, have welcomed their third child—a daughter—marking a significant new chapter for their growing family and an unusual moment in modern British royal history. While royal births traditionally take place in the United Kingdom, the couple’s newest arrival was born in Lisbon, Portugal, highlighting the family’s increasingly international lifestyle.
Beyond celebrating the arrival of their first daughter, the birth also subtly reshapes the British line of succession and underscores the family’s close ties to Portugal, where they have spent much of their time in recent years.
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Princess Eugenie welcomes first daughter as royal family celebrates newest arrival
Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank welcomed their third child, a baby girl, on Monday, 3 August 2026, at 6:20 pm, at a hospital in Lisbon, Portugal. The newborn weighed 6 pounds 9 ounces (approximately 2.98 kg), and both mother and baby are reported to be doing well.
Buckingham Palace officially confirmed the news on 4 August 2026, announcing the safe arrival of the couple’s daughter.
“Her Royal Highness Princess Eugenie and Mr Jack Brooksbank are delighted to announce the safe arrival of their daughter, born on Monday, 3rd August 2026, at 6.20pm, at a hospital in Lisbon, Portugal. The baby was born weighing 6 pounds 9 ounces. Their Majesties The King and Queen and other members of The Royal Family were delighted to be informed of the news.”
— Buckingham Palace official statement (4 August 2026)
Although excitement continues to build around the newest royal arrival, the couple has not yet revealed their daughter’s name, choosing instead to spend time together as a family before making that announcement.
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Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank’s growing family
The newest addition is Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank’s first daughter and joins their two sons:
| Official Detail | Information |
| Parents | Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank |
| Date of birth | Monday, 3 August 2026 |
| Time of birth | 6:20 pm |
| Place of birth | Hospital in Lisbon, Portugal |
| Birth weight | 6 pounds 9 ounces (approximately 2.98 kg) |
| Siblings | August Philip Hawke Brooksbank (born February 2021); Ernest George Ronnie Brooksbank (born May 2023) |
| Name | Not yet announced |
The baby will not hold the style of Her Royal Highness (HRH). She also becomes 15th in the line of succession to the British throne, moving her great-uncle, the Duke of Edinburgh, to 16th place.
She is also the 15th great-grandchild of the late Queen Elizabeth II and the third great-grandchild born since the Queen’s death in 2022. Additionally, she is the fifth grandchild of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson, following Princess Beatrice’s daughter Athena Mapelli Mozzi.
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From pregnancy announcement to royal baby’s arrival
The journey to welcoming the couple’s daughter began several months earlier.
In early May 2026, Princess Eugenie publicly announced that she was expecting another child by sharing a photograph of her two sons holding a baby scan.
She wrote:
“Baby Brooksbank due 2026!”
— Princess Eugenie (Instagram)
At the time, Buckingham Palace confirmed that The King had been informed and was delighted, while also revealing that August and Ernest were “very excited” about welcoming their new sibling. The baby was expected during the summer.
Following the birth, Princess Eugenie shared the family’s happiness on Instagram alongside a photograph taken by Jack Brooksbank. The image showed the newborn wearing a pink onesie with angel wings and a hat while holding an adult’s finger.
She wrote:
“Jack and I are so excited to announce Baby Girl Brooksbank!! We are beyond in love with our girlie.”
— Princess Eugenie (Instagram)
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Why the Portugal birth is attracting global attention
One of the most talked-about aspects of the announcement is the baby’s birthplace.
The birth in Portugal is considered a relatively rare instance of a member of the British royal family being born overseas in recent times, with some reports describing it as the first British royal birth in Portugal.
By comparison, August and Ernest were both born at the Portland Hospital in London.
The family’s Portuguese connection has steadily grown since around 2022. Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank have divided their time between Ivy Cottage on the grounds of Kensington Palace and a residence near the CostaTerra Golf & Ocean Club in Melides, close to Comporta, approximately one hour south of Lisbon on Portugal’s Alentejo coast.
Jack Brooksbank has worked in marketing and sales related to the luxury coastal development in the area. The couple has also spoken positively about the privacy and lifestyle that their Portuguese home provides.
Although the family confirmed the birth took place in Lisbon, the specific hospital has not been publicly identified. They have, however, expressed their gratitude to the medical staff involved in the delivery.
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Expert/Public reaction
The official reaction from Buckingham Palace reflected the joy shared across the Royal Family.
“Their Majesties The King and Queen and other members of The Royal Family were delighted to be informed of the news.”
— Buckingham Palace official statement
No additional public or celebrity reactions have been provided at this time.
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What’s next for Princess Eugenie and Baby Brooksbank?
Attention will now turn to the announcement of the baby’s name, which Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank are taking time to decide while enjoying their first days together as a family of five.
For now, the focus remains on celebrating the couple’s first daughter, a healthy new arrival whose birth has already become one of the most distinctive royal family moments of 2026 because of its overseas setting and its place in the continuing story of the British monarchy.
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Conclusion
Princess Eugenie’s daughter has arrived safely, bringing another joyful milestone for the Brooksbank family and the wider Royal Family. From her historic birth in Portugal to her place in the British line of succession, the newborn has already made royal history before her name has even been announced. As the family settles into life with their newest member, royal watchers across the UK, the United States, and beyond will be waiting for the next announcement from the proud parents.
Disclaimer: This article is based on thorough research using verified information from the official Buckingham Palace announcement published on the Royal Family website (royal.uk) on 4 August 2026, together with consistent reporting from BBC News, The Independent, and other major news outlets, as well as Princess Eugenie’s official Instagram announcement. Every effort has been made to accurately present the verified facts available at the time of writing.
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