The announcement from Buckingham Palace that Princess Eugenie is expecting her third child sparked joy among fans, but it also raised some eyebrows due to the absence of a familiar statement. This change in wording ties back to recent discussions surrounding her father, Prince Andrew.
In their brief statement, Buckingham Palace confirmed that Eugenie, age 36, and her husband Jack Brooksbank are looking forward to a new addition this summer. They also expressed that Eugenie's sons, August, 5, and Ernest, 2, are thrilled about the news. Importantly, the statement noted that the King has been informed and is pleased with the news.
However, many royal watchers noted the omission of the typical phrase indicating that the wider family is 'delighted.' This language has been standard in previous announcements regarding Eugenie and her sister, further highlighting the gravity of the current situation.