Overview
- Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank’s news became official Monday when Buckingham Palace confirmed a summer due date and said the King was informed and “delighted.”
- Multiple outlets report that cousin Zara Tindall encouraged Eugenie to write to the King first, after which officials issued the formal announcement.
- GB News, citing the Mail, reports Sarah Ferguson told Andrew by phone that he will be a grandfather again.
- Beatrice and Eugenie have kept low public profiles, with a rare joint outing at Poppy Delevingne’s 40th in London as tabloids push unverified divorce rumors about both couples.
- The new baby is expected to be 15th in the line of succession without an HRH style or prince/princess title, reflecting standard practice for Eugenie’s children.