Princess Eugenie Welcomes Newborn Daughter in Lisbon

POLICY WIRE — London, UK — Buckingham Palace announced on Monday evening that Princess Eugenie, the younger daughter of Prince Andrew, Duke of York, has given birth to a baby girl. The birth took place at a hospital in Lisbon, Portugal.

The official statement from Buckingham Palace read: “The birth took place at a hospital in Lisbon, Portugal, on Monday evening.” Further details about the baby’s name, weight, and the health of both mother and child haven’t yet been disclosed.

Princess Eugenie, 31, is the younger sister of Princess Beatrice — and the ninth-in-line to the British throne. She married Jack Brooksbank, a British brand ambassador, in an elaborate ceremony at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle in October 2018.

The announcement comes as a joyous moment for the royal family, who have faced a series of challenges and controversies in recent years. The birth in Lisbon is noteworthy as Princess Eugenie — and Mr. Brooksbank have been residing in Portugal for some time.

This news arrives amidst other significant events in the UK — and globally. In financial news, UK miners have seen gains as the FTSE 100 rises amid hopes for Middle East peace. Meanwhile, the Senate has approved Todd Blanche as Trump’s Attorney General amid controversy.

Internationally, the SpaceX rocket is set for a lunar collision, and Gaza City holds a funeral for 112 victims buried under rubble for nearly three years.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)