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Portugal Birth Signals New, Private Chapter for Princess Eugenie
world19 days ago

Portugal Birth Signals New, Private Chapter for Princess Eugenie

Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank welcomed their third child in Lisbon, Portugal, at the CostaTerra development on the Alentejo coast, marking a departure from the couple’s London birth routine and signaling a new, more private life away from royal drama. Eugenie has praised Portugal for anonymity, a contrast to UK tabloids, as the family settles into a fresh start overseas.

Royal Baby Debut: Eugenie Welcomes a Daughter in Lisbon
culture20 days ago

Royal Baby Debut: Eugenie Welcomes a Daughter in Lisbon

Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank welcomed their third child—a daughter born on August 3, 2026, at 6:20 p.m. in a Lisbon hospital, weighing 6 pounds 9 ounces; the baby’s name has not yet been released. Eugenie announced the news on Instagram, calling their daughter “our girlie,” and Buckingham Palace confirmed the safe arrival as a new member of the royal family. The couple’s older sons, August Philip Hawke and Ernest George Ronnie, were said to be excited, and the child now sits in the royal line of succession.

Tragic Lisbon Funicular Crash Claims Multiple Lives, Including US Teacher and Britons
world11 months ago

Tragic Lisbon Funicular Crash Claims Multiple Lives, Including US Teacher and Britons

A cable snapped on the Lisbon funicular just before a crash that killed 16 people, with initial investigations indicating the cable had passed a visual check hours earlier. The accident occurred when the connecting cable failed, causing the funicular to derail and crash into a building. Two independent investigations are ongoing, with a preliminary report expected within 45 days.

Tragedy in Lisbon: Funicular Crash Claims 16 Lives
world11 months ago

Tragedy in Lisbon: Funicular Crash Claims 16 Lives

Heather Hall, a professor and alumna of the College of Charleston, died in a high-speed trolley crash in Lisbon, Portugal, that killed at least 17 people. The accident occurred due to a cable malfunction on a funicular trolley designed for steep routes. Hall was in Lisbon to speak at a conference and was known for her work in literacy and special education, as well as her love of travel. The college expressed deep condolences and offered support resources for students and staff.