Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank's daughter was born on August 3 at Lisbon's Hospital da Luz, a departure from the British tradition of royal births. The location of the birth in Portugal underscores the couple's deep roots in the country, which has become their primary base since they relocated from London in 2022.
Eugenie, who shares a close relationship with her cousin Prince Harry, is said to be distancing herself from her father, Prince Andrew. Her mother, Sarah Ferguson, has reportedly joined Eugenie in Portugal to assist with the newborn.
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The couple resides in a £3.6 million villa near the village of Melides, a region that has attracted other notable figures, including George and Amal Clooney. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle also own a luxury holiday home within the exclusive Costa Terra community, a 90-minute drive south of Lisbon, and have used it as a base between California and London.
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The Costa Terra development offers amenities such as an 18-hole golf course, a wellness spa, and equestrian facilities. This secluded area, sometimes referred to as the 'Iberian Hamptons,' provides the privacy and relaxed atmosphere that Eugenie has spoken positively about, noting the sense of normality and freedom it offers her family.
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Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank first began dividing their time between Portugal and London in 2022, with Jack taking on a role in UK property sales and marketing at the Costa Terra resort. The couple's previous children, August and Ernest, were born in London. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly discovered the area during a visit to Eugenie in 2023 and purchased a home the following year.
Locals in Melides have described Eugenie and Jack as friendly and integrated into the community, with Eugenie having spoken about her sons' enjoyment of the Portuguese sea.
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The presence of the royal family members in Portugal highlights the region's appeal as an exclusive escape, offering a blend of luxury, privacy, and a less formal lifestyle compared to their lives within the orbit of the British Royal Family.