Photo:Princess Eugenie/Instagram; David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty
Princess Eugenie/Instagram; David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty
An official change to theBritish line of successionhas been made!
While Ernest was born on May 30th, his name wasonly recently added to the official list, making him 13th in line to the throne, just behind his big brother,August Brooksbank.
He is also the first ofQueen Elizabeth’s great-grandchildren to be born following her death in September and the third grandchild for the Duke and Duchess of York,Prince Andrew, andSarah Ferguson.
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With his addition to the official order of succession, Princess Eugenie’s unclePrince Edwardmoves down a place, and Edward’s teenage children —James, Viscount Severn, andLady Louise— subsequently move down a slot.
Buckingham Palace first announced Ernest’s arrival in a statement. “Princess Eugenie and Mr. Jack Brooksbank are delighted to announce the safe arrival of their son, Ernest George Ronnie Brooksbank,” the statement read. “Ernest was born on Tuesday, 30th May, and weighed 7lbs 1oz.”
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Sharing photos alongside his big brother, Princess Eugenie alsoconfirmed his arrival in an Instagram post, expressing that he was named after “his great great great Grandfather George, his Grandpa George, and my Grandpa Ronald.”
“Augie is loving being a big brother already,” she concluded the post with blue and red heart emojis.
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Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York and Ernest’s grandmother, spoke about Ernest’s arrival on an episode of hernew podcast,Tea Talks with the Duchess & Sarah.
“He is a very, very seriously beautiful little boy. Now, of course, everyone says that, but, of course, he is,” Fergie, 63,said when her co-host shared her well-wishes.
She also revealed the sweet nickname her grandchildren call her.
“GG, I’m GG,” she said. “Doting Granny, doting GG.”
source: people.com
