Princess Eugenie breaks with royal tradition as she reveals her baby daughter’s name

Princess Eugenie has taken a noticeably different approach to announcing her daughter’s name, marking another small departure from the way royal baby news has traditionally been handled.

The Princess and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, welcomed their third child, a daughter, in Lisbon on 3 August 2026. Their baby girl was born at 6.20pm and weighed 6 pounds 9 ounces.

The couple initially shared news of her arrival without revealing her name, leaving royal watchers waiting for the next announcement.

A more personal approach to the announcement

Eugenie and Jack eventually revealed that their daughter is named Adelaide Elizabeth Annina Brooksbank.

The announcement came through Eugenie’s personal Instagram account, rather than relying solely on a formal royal announcement.

This is particularly notable because Eugenie is not a working member of the Royal Family and has long maintained a personal presence on social media.

The couple also shared photographs of their newborn with her older brothers, August Philip Hawke Brooksbank and Ernest George Ronnie Brooksbank.

The significance behind Adelaide’s name

The couple explained that their daughter’s name was chosen to honour three people they love and admire.

Adelaide also has a connection to royal history. Queen Adelaide was the wife of King William IV, while the name has further relevance to Portugal, where Eugenie and Jack’s daughter was born.

Her middle name, Elizabeth, carries an especially meaningful family connection as a tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II.

The final name, Annina, is understood to have a more personal significance for the family.

Together, the three names combine royal heritage with deeply personal family connections.

Following her brothers

Adelaide joins August and Ernest as the third child of Eugenie and Jack.

The couple have previously chosen names with significant family associations for their sons. August Philip Hawke Brooksbank was born in February 2021, while Ernest George Ronnie Brooksbank arrived in May 2023.

With their daughter, the couple have once again selected a name that reflects both family history and personal meaning.

Another example of Eugenie doing things her own way

Eugenie’s approach to sharing her children’s milestones has often been more personal than the traditional royal model.

Rather than following a strictly formal route, she has used her own social media presence to give followers glimpses of her family life.

The decision to announce Adelaide’s name in this way continues that pattern.

While the announcement may seem like a small detail, it reflects the different position Eugenie occupies within the modern Royal Family. She remains a member of the royal family while living a more private life away from official royal duties.

For Adelaide, however, the result is a name steeped in history and family meaning — and an introduction that was handled very much on her parents’ own terms.