Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank welcomed their daughter, Adelaide Elizabeth Annina Brooksbank, on August 3rd, but Sarah Ferguson, known as 'Fergie,' has remained publicly silent about the new arrival. This contrasts with her previously effusive public joy over her other grandchildren, August and Ernest.
Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams observed that Ferguson's lack of public comment suggests a significant shift within the York family, stating, "This clearly illustrates how the wheel of fortune has turned." He noted that the baby's name, Adelaide Elizabeth Annina Brooksbank, was chosen to honor individuals the couple "love and admire," with Elizabeth understood as a tribute to the late Queen. Fitzwilliams dismissed the notion that Eugenie should have named her daughter after her mother as potentially damaging to her social standing.
The subdued reaction from Ferguson, coupled with the naming convention, is seen by some as an indication of Eugenie keeping her distance. The York sisters, Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice, have become more discreet in their public appearances since their parents' reputations were impacted by scandals. Their father, Prince Andrew, has been entangled in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, while Sarah Ferguson has also faced public scrutiny.
Fitzwilliams pointed out that the sisters' London homes are currently funded by King Charles, raising questions about their future financial security once Prince William ascends the throne. Meanwhile, Sarah Ferguson has been linked to temporary residences abroad following her departure from Royal Lodge in Windsor.
Jack Brooksbank, on the other hand, has reportedly sought to avoid the spotlight and the dramas associated with his wife's family, prioritizing a private life for their children. If Ferguson were to visit her daughter and granddaughter in Portugal, it is anticipated that such a visit would be discreet. Fitzwilliams suggested that any trip would likely occur without public notice, stating, "we will not see or hear that she has come and, hopefully, gone!"
