Princess Eugenie, the daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, has given birth to her second child – a baby boy named Ernest George Ronnie. The announcement was made by the royal family on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. The baby was born at the Portland Hospital in London, where Eugenie also gave birth to her first child, August, in February 2018.
The new arrival weighed 8lbs 1oz and both mother and baby are said to be doing well. A statement from the palace said: “Her Royal Highness Princess Eugenie was safely delivered of a son today, 23rd November 2021, at 0855hrs at the Portland Hospital. Jack Brooksbank was present. The baby weighs 8lbs 1oz. The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Duke of York, Sarah, Duchess of York, and Mr and Mrs George Brooksbank have been informed and are delighted with the news.”
The statement continued: “Her Royal Highness and her child are both doing well. The Duke of York and Sarah, Duchess of York, who have been in attendance at the hospital, are thrilled to have become grandparents for the second time. The couple has chosen the name Ernest George Ronnie Brooksbank.”
The baby is now eleventh in line to the throne but is unlikely ever to be a working royal, though he may attend family events such as Trooping the Colour. Eugenie’s role is to support various charities and organisations, such as the Teenage Cancer Trust and the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital. She also works in the art world, having previously worked at auction house Paddle8 and co-founding the art and design company, Hauser & Wirth.
The Princess and her husband Jack Brooksbank got married in October 2018, after being together for 10 years. Jack is a brand ambassador for Casamigos Tequila, co-founded by George Clooney, and has worked in the hospitality industry for years. The couple announced they were expecting their second child in September 2021 with an Instagram post that featured a pair of baby slippers.
Following the birth of her first child, Princess Eugenie opened up about her experience of scoliosis, a condition she was diagnosed with as a child which causes a curvature of the spine. Eugenie underwent surgery in 2002 to correct her spine and has since become an advocate for scoliosis awareness. In an Instagram post shortly after her son’s birth, she thanked the medical professionals who had helped her throughout her pregnancies.
The birth of Princess Eugenie’s second child has been widely celebrated, with congratulations pouring in from around the world. The Queen, who is Eugenie’s grandmother, is said to be “overjoyed” at the news. The baby’s birth comes just weeks after the Queen’s eldest granddaughter, Zara Tindall, gave birth to her third child, a baby boy named Lucas.
In conclusion, the birth of Prince Eugenie’s second child is a joyful moment for the royal family and the wider public. It marks the addition of another member to the royal family, and the continuation of a long tradition of royalty in the United Kingdom. The family’s excitement and delight over this momentous event is palpable and infectious, and the world will surely keep an eye on the new baby’s growth and development in the coming months and years.
