Princess Eugenie's baby's name honors her family history, from Prince Philip to a Victorian-era royal
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Darcy Schild
Feb 20, 2021, 21:47 IST
Princess Eugenie of York and Jack Brooksbank named their son August Philip Hawke Brooksbank.Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank/PA Wire/Handout via REUTERS; Daniel Berehulak/Getty Images
Princess Eugenie of York and Jack Brooksbank named their son August Philip Hawke Brooksbank.
August may be a nod to Eugenie's fourth great-grandfather, Albert, Prince Consort to Queen Victoria.
Eugenie also honored her grandfather, Prince Philip, while Hawke is a Brooksbank family name.
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Princess Eugenie of York and Jack Brooksbank on Saturday announced the name of their son: August Philip Hawke Brooksbank.
Eugenie wrote on Instagram: "We wanted to introduce you to August Philip Hawke Brooksbank."
"Our hearts are full of love for this little human, words can't express. We are excited to be able to share these photos with you," she added, noting that the pictures she shared were taken by the family's midwife.
"The Duke is expected to remain in hospital for a few days of observation and rest," a palace spokesperson said in a statement obtained by Insider on Wednesday.
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