EXCLUSIVE: A royal commentator said ardent royalists would have criticised Ernest s name had the Prince and Princess of Wales chosen it, but it may have been welcomed by the younger generation.
Britain's Princess Eugenie recently gave birth to her first child at The Portland Hospital in London the same place where she'd been born 30 years ago.
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On Saturday, the royal couple proudly showcased their newly born child to the world – revealing his name is August Philip Hawke Brooksbank. In an Instagram post, Eugenie, 30, shared three pictures of herself and Jack holding their son.
Eugenie and Jack on Saturday announced their tot s name as they released sweet snaps (Image: PRINCESS EUGENIE) The honorary military appointments and royal patronages held by the Duke and Duchess will therefore be returned to Her Majesty, before being redistributed among working members of the Royal Family. While all are saddened by their decision, the Duke and Duchess remain much loved members of the family.
In a statement, a spokesperson for Meghan and Harry insisted we can all live a life of service and service is universal - in what has been criticised as a bitter swipe at the royals.