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Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank welcomed a baby girl in Lisbon on August 3, 2026, naming her Adelaide Elizabeth Annina Brooksbank. The middle name Elizabeth honors Queen Elizabeth II and continues a royal naming tradition; the infant is 15th in line to the throne, with brothers August and Ernest already as big brothers.
Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank have welcomed a daughter, Adelaide Elizabeth Annina Brooksbank, born in Lisbon and weighing 6lb 9oz; the name honors three people they love, including Queen Elizabeth II, and Adelaide is 15th in line to the throne, with Augie and Ernie already the family’s proud big brothers.
New government files released in response to Lib Dems show Queen Elizabeth II was keen for her son Prince Andrew to become the UK’s trade envoy, with documents detailing his role as special representative for international trade and investment from 2001–2011, his strengths in high‑tech trade, and planned overseas visits with media guidance. The release notes confidentiality around royal communications but makes an exception for Andrews’ overseas visits and the Queen’s views on the role’s development. The materials state he would not be paid, only expenses, though whistleblowers allege he charged taxpayers for travel and even massages. Andrew has denied wrongdoing in relation to Epstein; he was arrested in 2019 on suspicion of misconduct in public office and later released under investigation. The government says no further files on the appointment are expected."
King Charles III paid a tender tribute to his mother Queen Elizabeth II on what would have been her 100th birthday, recalling her warmth and noting that modern times may have troubled her, while the royal family plots centenary engagements and a national memorial in London.
President Biden is expected to skip the coronation of King Charles III next month, with first lady Jill Biden leading a delegation to the United Kingdom for the event. In the past, US presidents have not attended British monarch coronations, opting to send delegations instead. Some are offended by Biden's absence, calling it "remiss" and a missed opportunity for the head of state to attend a once-in-a-lifetime event.