Princess Eugenie is preparing to welcome another baby, but sources say she has quietly dealt with months of personal stress connected to the ongoing controversy surrounding her parents. On May 4, Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, revealed they are expecting their third child together. The princess shared the news on Instagram with a sweet family photo showing sons August, 5, and Ernest, 2, looking at a sonogram.
Princess Eugenie was relieved King Charles was ‘delighted’ with baby news, per source
“Baby Brooksbank due 2026!” she wrote alongside the post. While the announcement sparked celebration among royal watchers, insiders say the moment also carried emotional weight for Eugenie as scandals involving both her father and mother continue dominating headlines.
According to sources close to the situation, Eugenie has struggled with the fallout surrounding her parents over the past several months. Her father, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, lost his royal titles after his February arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office. He has not been charged with a crime. Meanwhile, her mother, Sarah Ferguson, has also faced renewed scrutiny because of her past association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. An insider claimed the controversy has deeply affected Eugenie behind closed doors.
“Eugenie has been very affected by this ongoing turmoil,” the source said. “It’s totally engulfed her life.” Against that backdrop, insiders say Eugenie felt especially relieved after Buckingham Palace publicly stated that King Charles III was “delighted” by the baby news. Sources say the reaction reassured Princess Eugenie that she still has a good relationship with the royal family despite the controversy surrounding her parents. “It means so much for her that she’s still in good standing with the royals,” the insider shared. “That’s something she’s desperate to preserve.” Although Eugenie is said to be thrilled about expanding her family, insiders describe the experience as bittersweet.
