Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank Are Expecting Their First Child!

Exciting news is on the horizon for Princess Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, as they prepare to welcome their first child early next year.

The couple made their joyful announcement via Instagram, revealing their excitement with a pair of adorable bear slippers in hand.

But amid the celebration, many are left wondering what title, if any, their little one will receive.

Currently, Princess Eugenie holds the title of Her Royal Highness, but this doesn't guarantee that her baby will inherit a title.

According to Royal Editor Emily Nash, their child won't have an official title or the HRH designation.

This is largely due to the fact that titles are typically passed down through the male line, and since Jack does not possess a title, their baby is set to be known simply as Master or Miss Brooksbank.

This situation is reminiscent of other great-grandchildren of Queen Elizabeth II, like Savannah and Isla Phillips, and Mia and Lena Tindall.

These children also do not carry royal titles, which highlights a shift in how titles are assigned within the royal family.

While it might seem unusual, it's a reflection of modern royal practices.

However, there's still a chance for change.

The Queen could choose to intervene by granting Jack an earldom or issuing letters patent that would alter the inheritance rules for titles.

Such a move would allow their child to inherit a title, but as of now, no such decision has been made.

The announcement of the pregnancy has brought joy not only to Eugenie and Jack but also to their families.

Buckingham Palace released a statement expressing the delight of the Duke of York, Sarah, Duchess of York, and other family members, including the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh.

Their happiness is palpable, marking a new chapter for the family.

Eugenie's mother, Sarah Ferguson, shared her excitement with Hello magazine, stating that soon-to-be grandparents are “absolutely overjoyed.” This sentiment reflects the close-knit nature of the royal family, where each new addition is celebrated with enthusiasm.

In a show of support, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, who are also parents to three young children, quickly liked Eugenie's post announcing the news.

Their children—Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis—were born in 2013, 2015, and 2018, respectively, making them seasoned royal siblings.