Where is new Royal baby in line of succession as Princess Eugenie gives birth to baby girl

The princess and her husband Jack Brooksbank welcomed their baby girl in Lisbon, Portugal, earlier this week

Buckingham Palace released a statement on Monday evening confirming that Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank have welcomed a baby girl into the world. The Princess gave birth to her daughter at a hospital in Lisbon, Portugal.

The little one arrived at 6.20pm on August 3, weighing 6 pounds and nine ounces. Members of the Royal Family, including King Charles and Queen Camilla, are said to be “delighted” by the news.

The newest addition to the family is the couple’s third child, joining elder brothers August and Ernest. The couple are yet to publicly reveal their daughter’s name, though an announcement is expected to be made in the coming days.

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A statement by Buckingham Palace on Monday read: “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. 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.”

Princess Eugenie took to Instagram on Tuesday to share a photograph of her newborn daughter, who was pictured in an adorable pink outfit and hat, reports the Express.

The photo shows the baby girl clasping her father Jack’s finger. Eugenie wrote: “Jack and I are so excited to announce Baby Girl Brooksbank! ! We are beyond in love with our girlie.”

The birth took place in Portugal, where the family spend half of their time, with the other half spent in London. This is due to Jack’s working partnership with property mogul Mike Meldman on a luxurious coastal resort, the CostaTerra Golf and Ocean Club.

Where is the new Royal baby in the line of succession?

The newest addition to The Royal Family is officially 15th in line to the throne, following closely behind her elder brothers August and Ernest. As the youngest daughter of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, despite him no longer formally being classified as a Royal, Princess Eugenie is 12th in line to the throne, behind her sister and her children.