Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank.Photo:BACKGRID

Princess Eugenie, Jack Brooksbank

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Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank.BACKGRID

Princess Eugenie, Jack Brooksbank

“Princess Eugenie and Mr. Jack Brooksbank are pleased to announce they are expecting their second child this summer,” the palace said in astatement. “The family are delighted and August is very much looking forward to being a big brother.”

Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank.Samir Hussein/WireImage

Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank attend the Christmas Day service at Sandringham Church on December 25, 2022 in Sandringham, Norfolk. King Charles III ascended to the throne on September 8, 2022, with his coronation set for May 6, 2023.

Like many modern moms, Princess Eugenie also shared the happy news with a sweet post on her Instagram page.

“We’re so excited to share that there will be a new addition to our family this summer,” she captioned a snap of August kissing her belly and wrapping his arms around her legs.

Princess Eugenie and August Brooksbank.Princess Eugenie/Instagram

Princess Eugenie baby news

Princess Eugenie/Instagram

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The Duke and Duchess of York,who divorced in 1996after a decade of marriage but remain close today, are already grandparents to August andPrincess Beatrice’s 1-year-old daughterSienna Elizabeth, whom she shares with husbandEdoardo Mapelli Mozzi. Edo is also dad to 7-year-old son Christopher Wolf, whom he shares with ex Dara Huang.

source: people.com