A Name Fit For Royal History… Princess Eugenie Reveals Baby Daughter’s Name And The Hidden Tribute To Queen Elizabeth That Has Fans Talking”
Princess Eugenie has finally revealed the name of her newborn daughter — and royal watchers are paying close attention to the meaningful history behind the choice.
Two weeks after welcoming her third child with husband Jack Brooksbank, Eugenie announced that their baby girl is named Adelaide Elizabeth Annina Brooksbank. The couple shared the news alongside sweet photographs of their daughter, including a close-up of her tiny hand and her first moments with older brothers August, five, and Ernest, three.
The announcement has sparked interest not only because of the beautiful name, but because of the royal connections woven into every part of it.
The Royal Meaning Behind Adelaide Elizabeth Annina
The name Adelaide carries links to both British and Portuguese history — two places that hold special meaning for Eugenie and Jack.
It is partly inspired by Queen Adelaide, the wife of King William IV, while also reflecting connections to Maria Adelaide, a name associated with Portuguese royal and religious history.
For Eugenie, the tribute is especially personal. During her 2018 wedding celebrations, she wore diamond wheat-ear brooches in her hair that were originally commissioned for Queen Adelaide by William IV.
The middle name Elizabeth is a touching tribute to Eugenie’s late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, while Annina is believed to represent another personal connection close to the couple.
Eugenie explained that her daughter was:
“Named after three people we love and admire past and present, including her Great-Grandmother who we hold close in our hearts.”
Why Eugenie Waited Two Weeks To Share The Name
Unlike some recent royal baby announcements, Eugenie and Jack chose not to immediately reveal their daughter’s name.
The couple announced Adelaide’s arrival first, then waited before sharing the final choice, allowing themselves private time with their newborn.
This is not unusual for Eugenie and Jack. When their first son August Philip Hawke Brooksbank was born in 2021, his name was revealed 11 days later. Their second son, Ernest George Ronnie Brooksbank, had his name announced at birth in 2023.
A Growing Royal Family
Adelaide was born on August 3, 2026, in Lisbon, Portugal, weighing 6lb 9oz. She is now 15th in line to the British throne and is the third child of Eugenie and Jack.
Although she is part of the wider Royal Family, Adelaide will not receive an HRH title because she is not a direct grandchild of the reigning monarch, King Charles.
With the arrival of Adelaide Elizabeth Annina Brooksbank, Princess Eugenie and Jack have continued a family tradition of choosing names filled with history, emotion, and personal meaning — creating another special connection between the newest generation and the royal family’s past