Princess Eugenie has announced that her baby daughter is named Adelaide Elizabeth Annina Brooksbank. The child was born on August 3 in Lisbon, Portugal, weighing 6lb 9oz.
Name tribute and inspiration
Eugenie revealed on Instagram that the name is a tribute to “three people we love and admire past and present”, including the baby’s late great-grandmother Queen Elizabeth II. The name also reflects both English and Portuguese history, “two places we love and call home”.
The name Adelaide is understood to have been inspired by Queen Adelaide (1792-1849), who was married to King William IV, as well as Maria Adelaide of Portugal. Annina was inspired by a personal connection to Eugenie and Jack, which has not been revealed.
Family and royal significance
Adelaide is a younger sibling to the couple’s two sons August, five, and Ernest, three, known as Augie and Ernie. Her birth was a rare occasion where a member of the British royal family has been born overseas, with Eugenie and her husband having a home and other connections in Portugal.
Eugenie wrote on Instagram, as she shared new photos of Adelaide, including one of the princess and Ernie holding the baby’s hand: “Two weeks ago today we welcomed our girl to the world. And since then we’ve had the most special, cosy and love-filled time.”
“We are so happy to share Adelaide Elizabeth Annina Brooksbank. Named after three people we love and admire past and present, including her great-grandmother who we hold close in our hearts. Her name is part of English and Portuguese history, two places we love and call home. Augie and Ernie are already the best big brothers.”
