Master Ernest George Ronnie Brooksbank (Born 30th May 2023)

On the 30th May 2023, Her Royal Highness Princess Eugenie, Mrs Brooksbank gave birth to a baby boy weighing 7lb 1oz.

This is Her Royal Highnesses and Mr Jack Brooksbank second child, as well as the third grandchild for HRH The Duke of York and his ex-wife Sarah, Duchess of York.

The baby has been named Ernest George Ronnie Brooksbank, his middle name George is in honour of his 3x Great-Grandfather King George V and his paternal Grandfather George Brooksbank. His middle Ronnie is in honour of his Great-Grandfather Ronald Ivor Ferguson.

Ernest is currently 13th in line to the throne of Britain and the Commonwealth realms.

Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice of York is Pregnant

Today Buckingham Palace announced that Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice of York and Mr Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi are expecting a baby, due to be born in the autumn of this year.

Princess Beatrice is the eldest child of His Royal Highness The Duke of York and his ex-wife Sarah, Duchess of York. She is also the second eldest granddaughter of Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh.

Princess Beatrice and Edoardo were married on the 17th July 2020 in a private ceremony at Royal Chapel of All Saints in the grounds of her fathers home, Royal Lodge in Windsor.

Her Majesty the Queen and both of the couples families are said to be delighted with the news.

Master August Philip Hawke Brooksbank (Born 9th February 2021) son of Her Royal Highness Princess Eugenie, Mrs Jack Brooksbank and Mr Jack Brooksbank

August Philip Hawke Brooksbank was born on the 9th February 2021 at 8:55am, weighing 8lbs 1oz at The Portland Hospital,Westminster. Mr Jack Brooksbank was present at the birth.

This is Her Royal Highnesses and Mr Brooksbank’s first child, as well as the first grandchild for HRH The Duke of York and his ex-wife Sarah, Duchess of York. August is the ninth great-grandchild for Her Majesty The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh. August is currently 11th in the line of succession to the thrones of the Commonwealth realms.

HRH Princess Beatrice of York Marries in Secret

Today the 17th July 2020 Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice Elizabeth Mary of York married Mr Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi at All Saints Chapel in Windsor Great Park. Their wedding had been due to take place in May, but was postponed due to COVID-19. Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh attended the ceremony.

New Equerry to the Duke of York

His Royal Highness The Duke of York has appointed Lieutenant Commander Alex Davies RN to be his Equerry succeeding Captain Edward Monckton RN.

Her Royal Highness Princess Eugenie of York to Marry in the Autumn

His Royal Highness The Duke of York and Sarah, Duchess of York have announced today that their youngest daughter Her Royal Highness Princess Eugenie of York has got engaged to Mr Jack Brooksbank. 

The wedding will take place at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle and will be in the autumn of this year.

MVO for Mr John Revill RVM

Mr John Revill RVM has been appointed a Member of the Royal Victorian Order (MVO) for his service to His Royal Highness The Duke of York’s Household.

LVO for Mr Brian Edward Ford MVO

Mr Brian Edward Ford MVO has been appointed Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order (LVO) for his service to His Royal Highness The Duke of York’s Household.

New Colonel of the Grenadier Guards

His Royal Highness The Duke of York KG GCVO ADC has been appointed by Her Majesty The Queen to succeed His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh KG KT OM GCVO GBE as Colonel of the Grenadier Guards - a post which HRH the Duke of Edinburgh had held since 1975. The Duke of York’s appointment comes following the Duke of Edinburgh’s retirement from public life in the autumn of this year.

New Assistant Private Secretary to The Duke of York

His Royal Highness The Duke of York has appointed Miss Harriet Lillie to the position of Assistant Private Secretary within His Royal Highness’s Household.

King of Spain Honours British Royals

His Majesty the King of Spain as part of the Spanish State Visit to the United Kingdom, awarded the Order of Isabella the Catholic to His Royal Highness Prince Harry of Wales, His Royal Highness the Duke of York and Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal for their role in assisting the King and Queen during the visit.

New Assistant Private Secretary to The Duke of York

His Royal Highness The Duke of York has appointed Miss Letitia Debenham to the position of Assistant Private Secretary within His Royal Highness’s Household.

New Equerry to the Duke of York

His Royal Highness The Duke of York has appointed Captain Edward Monckton to be his Equerry succeeding Lieutenant Jack Cooper RN.

MVO for the Duke of York’s Chef

Mr Graham Paul Richards RVM has been appointed a Member of the Royal Victorian Order (MVO) for his service to the Household of the Duke of York.

Queen’s Horse wins the Gold Cup

The Queen’s horse “Estimate” has won the gold cup at Royal Ascot today the four year old filly ridden by Ryan Moore and trained Sir Michael Stoute beat “Simenon” to the post becoming the first horse owned by a reigning monarch to win the Gold Cup. The Queen’s son The Duke of York presented her with the Gold Cup. The Queen has had a total of 22 winners at Royal Ascot.

LVO for Secretary to the Duke of York

Mrs Amanda Jane Thirsk has been appointed Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order (LVO) for her service as Private Secretary to the Duke of York.

Royal Fellowship for The Duke of York

The Royal Society has elected His Royal Highness The Duke of York a Royal Fellow of the Royal Society. The Royal Society is a fellowship of eminent scientists who are working together to promote science and its benefits to the world. The Duke of York will join other royal fellows including Her Majesty the Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales, The Princess Royal, The Duke of Kent and The Duke of Cambridge.

New Secretary for the Duke of York

On the 3rd of September 2012, Prince Andrew, Duke of York appointed Mr James Upsher as his Assistant Private Secretary.

New Equerry to the Duke of York

His Royal Highness The Duke of York has appointed Lieutenant Commander Michael Hutchinson RN to be his Equerry succeeding Squadron Leader Charlotte Fenn RAF.