Princess Eugenie Honours Late Queen Elizabeth II with Newborn Daughter’s Name
London, UK – Princess Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, have announced the name of their newborn daughter, Adelaide Elizabeth Annina Brooksbank, revealing a deeply personal tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II. The joyous news, shared by Princess Eugenie via an Instagram post, comes two weeks after the couple welcomed their third child in Portugal.
Adelaide Elizabeth Annina Brooksbank, the couple’s first daughter, is named after three significant figures, both "past and present," as Eugenie tenderly explained. The middle name, Elizabeth, serves as a poignant homage to her beloved great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away in 2022. "Her Great-Grandmother who we hold close in our hearts," Princess Eugenie wrote, highlighting the enduring legacy of the monarch.
The choice of Adelaide also carries historical significance, linking to both English and Portuguese heritage, reflecting the family’s ties to both nations. Princess Eugenie elaborated, stating, "Her name is part of English and Portuguese history, two places we love and call home." The Brooksbank family maintains a residence and strong connections in Portugal, where the latest royal addition was born, marking a rare instance of a royal birth overseas.
The couple, already parents to sons August and Ernest, expressed their delight at the arrival of their baby girl. "We’ve had the most special, cosy and love-filled time since Adelaide’s birth," Eugenie shared, adding a heartwarming update on her elder children: "Augie and Ernie are already the best big brothers."
Adelaide Elizabeth Annina Brooksbank will be 15th in line to the throne, consequently moving her great-uncle, the Duke of Edinburgh, to 16th place. She also becomes the 15th great-grandchild of the late Queen Elizabeth II and the third to be born since the Queen’s passing. This new arrival also marks the fifth grandchild for Prince Andrew, following the birth of Princess Beatrice’s daughter, Athena Mapelli Mozzi, in January of last year.
Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank’s journey together began in 2010 when mutual friends introduced them. Brooksbank, a Stowe-educated socialite, rose through the ranks of the hospitality industry, managing establishments frequented by members of the royal family, including Prince Harry and Princess Beatrice. Their engagement received the blessing of Queen Elizabeth II in 2016 during a visit to Balmoral.
The announcement has been met with widespread warmth, celebrating the continuation of royal tradition and the heartfelt tribute to a monarch deeply missed. For more details on this heartwarming royal news, you can find the original announcement here.
