Princess Eugenie announces birth of first child with husband Jack Brooksbank
Lovely news!
Last updated 9th Feb 2021
Princess Eugenie has announced she's given birth to her first child with her husband Jack Brooksbank, a healthy baby boy!
The couple, who got married back in 2018, announced their lovely news on Instagram this afternoon (Tuesday 9th February), sharing the most adorable photo of his tiny hand. Princess Eugenie captioned the shot, '💙💙💙!!'. (sic)
Buckingham Palace also confirmed the news in a statement, revealing Princess Eugenie gave birth to a baby boy, weighing 8lbs 1oz, at 8.55am on Tuesday 9th February.
The palace said in a statement, “The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Duke of York, Sarah, Duchess of York, and Mr and Mrs George Brooksbank have been informed and are delighted with the news.”
It added, “Her Royal Highness and her child are both doing well.”
Princess Eugenie gave birth at The Portland Hospital, the same place Meghan Markle and Prince Harry welcomed baby Archie.
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Following their wedding in 2018, Princess Eugenie and Jack announced they were expecting their first child in September 2020.
A post from The Royal Family at the time read, '👶 Her Royal Highness Princess Eugenie and Mr Jack Brooksbank are very pleased to announce that they are expecting a baby in early 2021. The Duke of York and Sarah, Duchess of York, Mr and Mrs George Brooksbank, The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh are delighted with the news.'
Congryalktions to Princess Eugenie and Jack on the birth of their baby boy.