Princess Eugenie returns to London after welcoming baby daughter in Portugal

Princess Eugenie has made her first public appearance in London since welcoming her third child, marking a return to the UK just over a month after the birth of her first daughter.

The 36-year-old Princess of York was seen in the capital on Monday, September 7, reconnecting with friends during a relaxed solo outing. Her appearance came after she and husband Jack Brooksbank welcomed their baby girl, Adelaide Elizabeth Annina Brooksbank, in Lisbon, Portugal.

Eugenie reunites with friends in London

Eugenie’s outing was a notably informal one. She was photographed meeting friends in London after spending much of her recent time away from the public eye during her pregnancy and following the arrival of her daughter.

According to reports, the princess appeared pleased to see her friends again, greeting members of her circle during the low-key meeting. The identities of the people she met were not publicly established.

She was also on her own for the outing. Neither Jack Brooksbank nor any of their three children accompanied her.

The appearance marks a return to London for Eugenie after the family has been spending time in Portugal. Eugenie and Jack have a home and connections in Portugal, where their daughter was born.

A relaxed look for the royal

Eugenie kept her appearance deliberately casual for the London get-together.

She was seen without visible makeup and opted for a comfortable outfit consisting of leggings and a loose-fitting top. A checked shirt tied around her waist completed the relaxed look.

The informal style was a departure from the more formal outfits often associated with royal appearances, reflecting the private nature of her meeting with friends.

Her appearance also provided the first public glimpse of the princess since becoming a mother of three.

Princess Eugenie welcomed her first daughter in Lisbon

Eugenie’s return to Britain comes a little more than a month after the birth of her third child.

Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank announced that their daughter was born on Monday, August 3, 2026, at 6:20pm at a hospital in Lisbon, Portugal. The baby weighed 6 pounds 9 ounces, according to the official announcement from the Royal Family.

The arrival made the couple parents to three children. Their daughter joined their two sons, August Philip Hawke Brooksbank and Ernest George Ronnie Brooksbank.

The birth was announced by Buckingham Palace on August 4, with King Charles III, Queen Camilla and other members of the Royal Family said to be delighted by the news.

Her daughter was named Adelaide Elizabeth Annina Brooksbank

Eugenie and Jack later revealed their daughter’s name on August 17.

The baby was named Adelaide Elizabeth Annina Brooksbank, with Eugenie explaining that the name was chosen in tribute to three people the couple love and admire, including Adelaide’s late great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II.

The princess also highlighted the connection between Britain and Portugal, two countries that the family considers home.

In her announcement, Eugenie wrote:

“We are so happy to share Adelaide Elizabeth Annina Brooksbank. Named after three people we love and admire, past and present, including her great-grandmother, whom we hold close in our hearts. Her name is part of English and Portuguese history, two places we love and call home.”

Adelaide is the couple’s first daughter and their third child. She is also 15th in line to the British throne. Her older brothers, August and Ernest, have reportedly embraced their roles as big brothers following her arrival.

A new chapter between Portugal and the UK

Eugenie’s latest appearance highlights the family’s continued connection to both Portugal and Britain.

The princess gave birth in Lisbon and has spent time there with her family, while her appearance in London shows that Britain remains an important part of her life.

Her return also comes as other members of the extended royal family have been in the UK. Prince Harry returned to Britain with his family in late August, although there has been no confirmation that he and Eugenie have met following her return to London.

For now, Eugenie’s London outing appears to have been a personal reunion with friends rather than an official royal engagement. It nevertheless offered the first public glimpse of the princess since Adelaide’s arrival and marked a quiet return to her hometown after the birth of her first daughter.