News · 4 May 2026

Royal Line of Succession Shifts With Eugenie's Third Child

Buckingham Palace has announced that Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank are expecting their third child, due this summer. King Charles has been informed and is delighted with the news. The new arrival will become 15th in line to the throne, moving Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, to 16th place. The couple already have two sons, August and Ernest.

By BriefTea Editorial · 4 May 2026 at 12:35

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