Princess Eugenie reveals name of baby daughter

Princess Eugenie, the Countess of Wessex, used her Instagram account on Monday to disclose the name of her third child, a daughter born earlier this month. The newborn, who arrived at a hospital in Lisbon, Portugal, weighed 6 lb 9 oz (approximately 3 kg) at birth. Eugenie posted a simple caption, "August," accompanied by a close‑up photograph of the infant’s tiny hand.

The announcement follows the birth of the couple’s first child, a son named August Philip, who arrived in 2021. Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, have kept the pregnancy largely private, with occasional updates shared through social media. The decision to have the baby in Portugal was reportedly driven by the couple’s desire for a more low‑key environment away from the intense scrutiny of the British press.

Royal commentators note that the name "August" holds personal significance for the family. It was the name given to their son and also honours the month in which the couple first met. By choosing the same name for their daughter, Eugenie and Brooksbank appear to be creating a thematic link between their children, a practice not uncommon among modern royals seeking to blend tradition with personal meaning.

The birth adds to the growing number of grandchildren for King Charles III and Queen Camilla, bringing the royal family’s next generation closer to the public eye. While the couple has not yet disclosed a full schedule for public appearances, they are expected to introduce their daughter to the public at a later date, likely during a formal royal engagement.

The announcement has been met with a wave of well‑wishes from both royal watchers and the general public, many of whom praised the couple for maintaining a sense of normalcy amid their royal duties.

Original reporting: BBC News.