How Princess Eugenie's third baby will impact Prince Edward and his children

Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank became parents for a third time this week when they welcomed their first daughter. 

The royal couple, who wed in 2018, are also doting parents to sons August and Ernest, who arrived in February 2021 and May 2023, respectively. 

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Although the new baby's arrival is a joyous occasion, it also marks a change in the royal line of succession – particularly for King Charles' younger brother, the Prince Edward, along with his children, James, Earl of Wessex, and Lady Louise Windsor.

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Eugenie's baby girl, whose name has yet to be announced, is now 15th in line to the throne, behind her two older brothers. The newborn, who was born in Lisbon, Portugal weighing 6lb 9oz, takes the spot previously held by Prince Edward, who is now 16th in line to the throne. 

Both of Edward's children have also moved down a place in the line of succession, meaning James now holds the 17th spot and Louise takes the 18th. 

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Who else is in the line of succession? 

As the eldest son of King Charles, Prince William is first in line to the throne. His son, Prince George, is second in line, followed by his two younger siblings, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

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Prince Harry takes the fifth spot, followed by his children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet of Sussex.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor remains ninth in line to the throne despite being stripped of his titles. He's followed by his daughter Princess Beatrice, her children, Sienna and Athena, who are 11th and 12th in line, and Princess Eugenie. 

Eugenie and Jack's baby joy

Princess Eugenie announced the birth of her first baby daughter on Instagram. Sharing an adorable snap of the newborn wearing a pastel pink baby grow and a blue hat featuring heart and butterfly drawings, the mum-of-three penned: "Jack and I are so excited to announce Baby Girl Brooksbank!! We are beyond in love with our girlie."

It's understood that the couple are taking their time to decide on a name for their little girl. 

In a statement, Buckingham Palace said: "Her Royal Highness Princess Eugenie and Mr Jack Brooksbank are delighted to announce the safe arrival of their daughter, born on Monday August 3 2026, at 6.20pm, at a hospital in Lisbon, Portugal.

"The baby was born weighing 6lb 9oz.

"Their Majesties The King and Queen and other members of the royal family were delighted to be informed of the news."