Princess Eugenie expecting second baby with husband Jack Brooksbank

Congratulations!

Author: Alex RossPublished 24th Jan 2023
Last updated 24th Jan 2023

Congratulations are in order for Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank, as the couple have announced they are expecting their second child together.

Buckingham Palace said in a statement: “Princess Eugenie and Mr Jack Brooksbank are pleased to announce they are expecting their second child this summer.“The family are delighted and August is very much looking forward to being a big brother.”

Proud mum Eugenie also posted the exciting news to her Instagram page, sharing a photo of her one-year-old son August kissing her stomach. She wrote: 'We’re so excited to share that there will be a new addition to our family this summer.' (sic)

Eugenie's followers were quick to comment and like the announcement. One wrote: 'Congratulations so happy for you all! Great to hear some great news coming from the UK !🎊🥳🥳'. (sic)

Another added: 'That is great news. Congratulations to you both and to young August on becoming a big brother. ❤️👨‍👩‍👦‍👦'. (sic)

A third then wrote: ''Oh my goodness!! Such lovely news 😍 Congratulations to you all ♥️'. (sic)

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Prince William

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Princess Beatrice

The Duke of York's oldest daughter, Princess Beatrice is next in line to the throne after her father. Beatrice is followed in succession by her daughter Sienna Elizabeth Mapelli Mozzi.

Princess Eugenie

Prince Andrew's youngest daughter, Princess Eugenie, follows her niece in the line of succession.

The new arrival, who is reportedly due in the next few months, will be Princess Eugenie and Jack's second child together.

After getting married at St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle in October 2018, the couple went on to welcome a baby boy called August Philip Hawke Brooksbank in February 2021. Baby August was born at the Portland Hospital in London, with Eugenie delivering him via a C-section.

Congratulations to Princess Eugenie and Jack on their lovely news.

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