By Daily Mail (U.S.) | Created at 2026-08-18 12:21:45 | Updated at 2026-08-18 14:18:02
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Princess Eugenie introduced her daughter to the world yesterday, and the baby has a very regal name: Adelaide Elizabeth Annina Brooksbank.
Eugenie, 36, told her Instagram followers that the couple had looked to the people they 'love and admire, past and present' when naming the newest member of the Royal Family.
She wrote that Adelaide, who was born in Portugal two weeks ago, was 'named after three people', including, most obviously, the late Queen Elizabeth, Eugenie's grandmother.
But the newborn's moniker likely also pays tribute to Queen Adelaide (1792-1849), King William IV's German-born wife, who, after her husband's death, became a supportive maternal figure for his niece Queen Victoria.
So renowned was the Queen Consort that the Berkshire royal residence Adelaide Cottage (once home to the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children) was built in 1831 for her, while the Australian city of Adelaide was also named after her.
The latest addition to Eugenie and Jack's family also shares her name with Maria Adelaide of Portugal, the Princess of Braganza, in an homage to the country where Eugenie and Jack have a home.
Meanwhile, when choosing a name for their youngest child, Eugenie and Jack's thoughts may have also turned to Maria Adelaide, the 19th-century 'folk saint' or 'honorary saint of the people' from Porto who dedicated her life to serving others.
If 'Adelaide' is steeped in royal history, 'Annina' appears to be a more personal choice for Eugenie and Jack.
The younger York princess said the couple looked to the people they 'love and admire, past and present' when naming baby Adelaide Elizabeth Annina Brooksbank
The princess is known to be friends with Annina Pfuel, the Bavarian-born daughter of Count Christian Bruges-von Pfuel. In 2024, Eugenie attended Annina's wedding to Caspar von Veltheim in Bavaria and was pictured wearing a traditional dirndl dress.
'Annina' also has Italian roots; it is derived from Anne or Anna (both of which mean 'grace') and translates to 'little grace'.
'Annina' or 'little Anne' could be Eugenie's way of honouring her aunt, the Princess Royal, who is widely regarded as one of the most selfless and hard-working members of the Firm.
Finally, baby Adelaide's name might be a subtle tribute to Eugenie's mother, the former Duchess of York, considering Sarah Ferguson picked Victorian-era names for her own daughters.
Fergie named Princess Beatrice after Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's youngest daughter and closest confidante, while Eugenie shares the name of Queen Victoria's granddaughter, Princess Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg.
The name of Eugenie's firstborn, August, is a tribute to Prince Albert, who was christened Franz Albert August Karl Emanuel at birth.
Continuing the tradition with Ernest, her second son, the princess said his name was chosen in honour of King George V, or George Frederick Ernest Albert.
Baby Adelaide was born at a hospital in Lisbon on August 3.
Eugenie's sons, August and Ernest, lovingly hold their baby sister Adelaide
Eugenie, 35, who welcomed Adelaide in Portugal two weeks ago, confirmed her daughter's middle name was a tribute to the late Queen
Princess Eugenie and British businessman Jack share three children, sons August and Ernest and now baby Adelaide
Princess Eugenie (left) pictured at the wedding of Countess Annina Bruges von Pfuel
Eugenie confirmed the addition to their family in a heartwarming Instagram post, writing: 'Jack and I are so excited to announce Baby Girl Brooksbank!! We are beyond in love with our girlie.'
The couple's daughter was pictured for the first time yesterday when Eugenie revealed her name on social media.
Alongside a picture of Adelaide napping peacefully, Eugenie wrote: '2 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.'
Referring to the couple's sons, August and Ernest, she added: 'Augie and Ernie are already the best big brothers.'
The announcement was accompanied by a photo of the newborn sleeping and was greeted with congratulations from Eugenie's many followers.
The baby, who will not be an HRH, is born 15th in line to the throne, with her great-uncle, the Duke of Edinburgh, moving down to 16th place.
Buckingham Palace officials previously revealed the couple's sons August, five, and Ernest, three, were 'very excited' to welcome a new member of the family.
In a photo shared by Eugenie in May, Ernest, wearing a Chelsea football kit, and August, wearing a long-sleeved grey T-shirt, can be seen holding a picture of a baby scan.
She will also be the 15th great-grandchild of the late Queen Elizabeth II, and the third to be born since her death in 2022.
The new arrival will be the fifth grandchild of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, following the birth of Princess Beatrice's daughter Athena Mapelli Mozzi in January last year.
Andrew – the King's brother – was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office in February due to the scandal surrounding his friendship with the late paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Eugenie and Jack married at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle in October 2018, and welcomed their first child, August, on February 9, 2021.
His younger brother Ernest was born on May 30, 2023.
Eugenie is known to be a doting parent who has repeatedly spoken about the joys of motherhood.
