Eugenie and Jack's second son, Ernest George Ronnie Brooksbank, was born on May 30, 2023, at 8:49 a.m., weighing 7.1 pounds. His first name pays homage to King George V, whose middle name was Ernest. Interestingly, all the working members of the royal family, including Prince Andrew and Fergie, were privy to this news and were bound by a pledge of secrecy. However, Prince Harry and Meghan were only informed about Princess Eugenie's childbirth without any further details, simply receiving a message that conveyed the arrival of the baby and the well-being of both mother and child.
The false reports circulating about Princess Eugenie giving birth on June 4th were attributed to Meghan's agency, even though Meghan did not possess accurate information about Eugenie's child. It seems that Meghan aimed to remain relevant in connection with Harry's cousin and had previously expressed that the Sussexes and Princess Eugenie maintain a close bond. Consequently, Meghan's PR team issued a fabricated statement suggesting that Eugenie and Meghan's child shared the same birthday.
This act was seemingly a test to ascertain if any leaks would occur, and it appears that Harry and Eugenie's relationship may have fallen prey to this strategy. Eugenie now holds evidence that a beloved family member leaked stories. Sources suggest that Meghan had announced her own pregnancy in an attempt to seize the limelight during Eugenie's wedding. While Meghan attempted to draw attention, Eugenie remained breathtaking on her wedding day.
The birth of Eugenie's baby will inevitably overshadow Princess Lilibet's second birthday, leading King Charles and Princess Eugenie to hope that Eugenie's child would be born on a different day to prevent future birthday celebrations from clashing.
Amidst these developments, King Charles took precautions to limit the dissemination of announcements regarding Eugenie's baby, sharing the news with a select group of royals and providing a plausible excuse to deter excessive publicity. Eugenie appeared to have waited several days before officially announcing the birth.
As the palace navigates diplomatically through these situations, parallels have been drawn to Catherine's experiences when Meghan entered the royal family. Notably, Queen Elizabeth's passing led to Meghan being kept away from Balmoral under the guise of staying in London.
This narrative underscores the need for new regulations to protect innocent parties when individuals with questionable motives are involved. In this context, the Markle family's intentions have come under scrutiny, indicating that they may not be as innocent as they portray.
Earlier reports indicated that before Eugenie's child was born, the news was leaked by Fergie, prompting Meghan to release a PR article on the subject. The post highlighted a supposed connection between Princess Eugenie's unborn baby and Princess Lilibet, suggesting that they would share the same star sign due to their birthdates.
Eugenie's choice of first name, Ernest, pays tribute to King George V, whose middle name was Ernest. The middle names chosen for the baby also carry special significance, honoring Jack's late father, George Brooksbank, and Sarah, Duchess of York's late father, Major Ronald Ferguson.
It is noteworthy that Ernest does not hold a royal title, as his father, Jack, was not bestowed with a title upon his marriage to Eugenie in October 2018. Currently, Ernest is referred to as Master Ernest Brooksbank and occupies the 13th position in the line of succession to the throne.
Eugenie, Jack, and their sons, August and Ernest, reside at their home, Ivy Cottage, located within Kensington Palace.
