British Royal Family: William's succession plans and Eugenie's new baby

Prince William is reportedly planning to involve his niece and nephew, Princess Lilibet and Prince Archie, more deeply in the British monarchy once he ascends to the throne. This potential move contrasts with his previous stance as an advocate for a modernized and streamlined royal family. The children, who currently reside in California with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, maintain a significant distance from the daily operations of the British court.

Separately, Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank have not yet officially revealed the name of their newborn daughter, who was born on August 3, 2026, in Lisbon, Portugal. Royal enthusiasts have speculated that the name might be Aisha, following a social media post by Eugenie featuring the Stevie Wonder song ‘Isn’t She Lovely’, which was written for the singer's daughter, Aisha Morris. No official confirmation regarding the baby's name has been provided by the couple or Buckingham Palace.