Princess Eugenie Finally Reveals Her Baby Daughter’s Name — And It Carries a Heartfelt Tribute to Queen Elizabeth
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Princess Eugenie has finally revealed the name of her newborn daughter, 13 days after welcoming her first baby girl with husband Jack Brooksbank.
The couple have named their daughter Adelaide Elizabeth Annina Brooksbank, with her middle name paying a clear tribute to Eugenie’s late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II.
Baby Adelaide was born on August 4, 2026, in Portugal, making her the third royal baby to be born outside the UK. She is Eugenie and Jack’s third child and their first daughter.
A Name Chosen for Three Loved Ones
Eugenie had kept her daughter’s name private since announcing the birth.
On Instagram, the Princess explained the meaning behind the choice, writing that Adelaide was “named after three people we love and admire past and present,” including her great-grandmother, whom the family continues to hold close in their hearts.
She also noted that the name has connections to both English and Portuguese history, reflecting the two places the family loves and considers home.
Alongside the announcement, Eugenie shared intimate photographs of the newborn wrapped in a blanket, holding her family’s hands and spending time with her two older brothers.
Eugenie Has Kept Baby Names Private Before
This is not the first time Eugenie has waited before revealing one of her children’s names.
When her first son, August Philip Hawke Brooksbank, was born in 2021, his name was announced 11 days later. His middle name Philip was chosen in tribute to his late great-grandfather, Prince Philip.
With her second son, Ernest George Ronnie Brooksbank, Eugenie announced the name immediately alongside his birth news.
She explained that Ernest’s name honoured several generations of the family — his great-great-great-grandfather George, his grandfather George and Eugenie’s own grandfather Ronald.
Adelaide Joins a Growing List of Royal Tributes to Queen Elizabeth
Queen Elizabeth’s legacy has continued to appear in the names of several royal children.
Prince William and Kate Middleton named their daughter Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana, while Prince Harry and Meghan Markle chose the late Queen’s childhood nickname, Lilibet, for their daughter.
Both of Princess Beatrice’s daughters, Sienna and Athena, also have Elizabeth as a middle name.
Adelaide’s name therefore becomes another touching connection to the late monarch within the younger generation of the Royal Family.
Where Adelaide Stands in the Line of Succession
Adelaide is now 15th in line to the throne, following her mother and her two older brothers.
However, she will not receive an HRH title because she is not a direct grandchild of King Charles.
The timing of the announcement also reflects a broader difference between working and non-working members of the Royal Family.
Senior working royals such as William and Kate — and previously Harry and Meghan — have generally announced their children’s names within days of their births. Non-working royals, meanwhile, have tended to take longer before sharing the news.
The York Sisters Remain Close to the Family
Eugenie and her older sister, Princess Beatrice, have faced difficult scrutiny in recent years following controversy surrounding their parents, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson, and their connections to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.
The controversy affected the public image of the York sisters, but both have continued to appear at important family occasions.
Earlier this year, Eugenie and Beatrice attended Peter Phillips’ wedding to Harriet Sperling, demonstrating that despite the controversy surrounding their family, they remain part of the wider Royal Family.
For Eugenie, the arrival of Adelaide marks a particularly meaningful moment — welcoming her first daughter while giving the newborn a name that keeps the memory of Queen Elizabeth alive.