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Eugenie's 3rd Child Arrives: Royal Line of Succession Shifts
5 Aug
Summary
- Princess Eugenie welcomed her third child, a baby girl, on August 3, 2026.
- The new baby's arrival shifts Prince Edward down one spot in the line of succession.
- The child was born in Lisbon, Portugal, but her place in succession remains secure.
Princess Eugenie, 36, and her husband Jack Brooksbank, 40, celebrated the birth of their daughter on August 3, 2026. This marks their third child, with the baby girl joining older brothers August and Ernest. The newborn, whose name was not immediately released, now occupies the 15th position in the line of succession to the British throne.
The arrival of Eugenie's daughter has caused a ripple effect in the royal lineage, with her uncle, Prince Edward, moving down to the 16th spot. Princess Eugenie herself is currently 12th in line, followed by her children in birth order. King Charles remains the monarch, with Prince William as his heir, followed by William's children, Prince Harry, and his two children.
Notably, the new baby's birth in Lisbon, Portugal, does not affect her place in the line of succession. The Succession to the Crown Act 2013 ensures that female heirs are not overtaken by younger brothers. Eugenie's older sister, Princess Beatrice, and her nieces also precede Eugenie in the succession order. The royal family officially shared the news on August 4, 2026, with a heartwarming photo taken by the father.
