Britain's Princess Eugenie and Husband Jack Brooksbank Expecting Third Child This Summer

Britain’s Princess Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, announced on Monday, May 4, 2026, that they are expecting their third child. Princess Eugenie is set to give birth this summer, Buckingham Palace stated. The 36-year-old princess shared the news on her Instagram account alongside an image of her young sons holding a baby scan.

' followed by a series of red hearts and a baby emoji. The couple’s two sons, August, aged 5, and Ernest, aged 2, are very excited to welcome a new sibling, according to Buckingham Palace. The palace also said the couple's two children August, aged five, and Ernest, aged two, are also very excited to have another sibling join the family.

King Charles III is delighted with the news, Buckingham Palace announced. His Majesty The King has been informed and is delighted with the news, the palace added in a social media message. Princess Eugenie is the younger daughter of former Prince Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson.

King Charles is the older brother of former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Eugenie’s uncle. August was born in February 2021, and Ernest was born in May 2023. The new baby will be a fifth grandchild for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank married in October 2018. Jack Brooksbank celebrated his 40th birthday on Sunday, May 3, 2026. The new baby will be 15th in line to the throne.

Buckingham Palace confirmed the details in a statement, noting the family's excitement. The announcement came a day after Brooksbank's birthday celebration.