Princess Eugenie announces name of baby girl with sweet tribute to Queen Elizabeth
It looks as though Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank have finally decided on a name for their beautiful newborn daughter.
The couple announced the birth of their third child, a baby girl, earlier this month (4 Aug), with a sweet social media statement.
Eugenie, 36, uploaded a snap of the infant, dressed in a pink onesie with angel wings sewn to the back and a white hat, on her Instagram page.
"Jack and I are so excited to announce Baby Girl Brooksbank!!" the royal penned. "We are beyond in love with our girlie.
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As a reminder, the youngster is the royal couple's first and only daughter.
They already share two sons, August, five, and Ernest, three.
Oddly, however, Eugenie and marketing executive Jack, 40, chose not to reveal their daughters name in their online announcement, either to retain privacy for the day, or because they hadn't yet agreed on her title.
Now, finally, they've reached a decision.
According to PA, the couple have named their daughter Adelaide Elizabeth Annina Brooksbank, with her first middle name being a possible tribute to Eugenie's late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II.
It may also be the case that the tot's first name is a tribute to Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen, who became Queen Consort as the wife of William IV in the 1800s, and was beloved by the British public for her modesty and charity work.
Following the news of baby Adelaide's arrival, a statement was shared on behalf of King Charles III and Queen Camila, providing further details about the Royal Family's latest addition.
"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," it read. "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."
While Eugenie's youngest won't be an HRH (Her Royal Highness), she does have a place within the line of succession.
She comes in 15th place behind her brothers, bumping her great uncle, Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh, down to 16th place.
The child also joins her auntie, Princess Beatrice's youngest daughter, Athena, in being the first two Royal Family members to be part of Generation Beta, AKA ‘Gen Beta’ for short.
'Gen B' is the cohort that succeeds Generation Alpha, and is made up of those born between 2025 and 2039, and could end up being the first generation to live into the 22nd century.
Demographer and social researcher Mark McCrindle coined the term and explained in a blog post last year that he named the two latest generations Alpha and Beta to signify 'not just new generations, but the first generations that will be shaped by an entirely different world'.
He wrote that they will 'grow up in a world shaped by breakthroughs in technology, evolving social norms, and an increasing focus on sustainability and global citizenship'.
"For Generation Beta, the digital and physical worlds will be seamless. While Generation Alpha has experienced the rise of smart technology and artificial intelligence, Generation Beta will live in an era where AI and automation are fully embedded in everyday life - from education and workplaces to healthcare and entertainment," he predicted.
The expert added that Gen Beta will 'inherit a world grappling with major societal challenges'.
He penned: "With climate change, global population shifts, and rapid urbanisation at the forefront, sustainability will not just be a preference but an expectation.
"This generation will be raised by Millennial and older Gen Z parents, many of whom prioritise adaptability, equality, and eco-consciousness in their parenting. This will result in Generation Beta being more globally minded, community-focused, and collaborative than ever before.
"Their upbringing will emphasise the importance of innovation not just for convenience, but for solving the pressing challenges of their time."
The British Royal Family line of Succession
- The Prince of Wales (Prince William)
- Prince George of Wales
- Princess Charlotte of Wales
- Prince Louis of Wales
- The Duke of Sussex (Prince Harry)
- Prince Archie of Sussex
- Princess Lilibet of Sussex
- Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
- Princess Beatrice
- Miss Sienna Mapelli Mozzi
- Miss Athena Mapelli Mozzi
- Princess Eugenie
- Master August Brooksbank
- Master Ernest Brooksbank
- Princess Eugenie's newborn
- The Duke of Edinburgh (Prince Edward)
- James, Earl of Wessex
- Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor
- The Princess Royal (Princess Anne)
- Mr Peter Phillips
- Miss Savannah Phillips
- Miss Isla Phillips
- Mrs Michael Tindall (Zara Tindall)
- Miss Mia Tindall
- Miss Lena Tindall
- Master Lucas Tindall
Topics: Royal Family, UK News, Parenting, News
Rhianna Benson