Princess Eugenie pregnant with third child, Buckingham Palace announces

Princess Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, are preparing to welcome their third child this summer, according to an announcement from Buckingham Palace. The news was shared via social media along with a statement saying, “His Majesty The King has been informed and is delighted with the news.” Their two sons, August, five, and Ernest, two, are reportedly “very excited” about the new addition to the family.

The upcoming baby, due in 2026, will not receive a royal style or title but will become 15th in line to the throne. This new arrival will move ahead of their great-uncle, the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward, in the succession order. Jack Brooksbank recently celebrated his 40th birthday. The couple, who married in October 2018, welcomed their first son August in February 2021 and their second son, Ernest, in May 2023.

This baby will mark the fifth grandchild for Eugenie’s father, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. Andrew was stripped of his royal titles and honours last year by King Charles following revelations about his association with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. As part of a police investigation, Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, based on correspondence from the Epstein files indicating he might have shared sensitive trade information. He denied any wrongdoing and was released under investigation after 11 hours in custody.

Eugenie, along with her sister Princess Beatrice and their mother Sarah Ferguson, are mentioned in documents released by the US Department of Justice related to these files. However, being named in the files does not imply any misconduct. Although Andrew lost his royal titles, both Eugenie and Beatrice retained theirs but do not perform royal duties. Eugenie works as a director at the Hauser & Wirth art gallery in Mayfair, while Jack Brooksbank has a background in hospitality and marketing. The family splits their time living in Portugal and at Ivy Cottage, located within the grounds of Kensington Palace

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