Princess Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, will soon become parents for the third time. However, according to British media reports, this time the princess has decided to limit the number of people who will be with her during labor and in the first days after the baby’s birth.
It is believed that Eugenie wants the birth to be quiet, without unnecessary attention from the press or even family members. According to foreign publications, she allegedly intends to do everything possible to prevent the hospital from becoming a hotbed of journalistic interest.
“Eugenie’s main priority is to ensure the baby’s arrival is as quiet as possible. She doesn’t want any fuss around the hospital, and she has reportedly made that clear,” a source quoted by Closer reported.
Amid these reports, speculation has arisen that the princess’s mother, Sarah Ferguson, may not have her usual access to her daughter in the first days after the birth. These restrictions could also allegedly apply to Eugenie’s father, Prince Andrew. Royal expert and former BBC correspondent Jennie Bond believes such a turn of events could seriously upset Sarah Ferguson.
According to Bond, the Duchess of York has always been very close to her grandchildren and actively involved in their lives. Therefore, it would likely be difficult for her to be left out of such an important family event.
The expert noted that Sarah’s desire to meet her new grandson is entirely natural. The same, in her opinion, could be said about Prince Andrew: Eugenie’s parents would certainly want to see the newborn and provide their daughter with the necessary support.
Jennie Bond emphasized, however, that the real state of affairs within the family remains unknown. Public reports about family relationships do not necessarily reflect what goes on between relatives behind closed doors.
Recently, there have been suggestions that Eugenie’s relationship with her father may have become frostier. Some sources also suggest that the princess has distanced herself from her mother. However, it is unknown to what extent such allegations are true and how often the family members communicate. According to Bond, if Sarah is unable to be with her daughter directly at the birth, she will likely continue to support Eugenie privately.
“Behind closed doors, she will likely be with her daughter if Eugenie allows it,” the expert suggested.
Neither Princess Eugenie nor Buckingham Palace have officially confirmed any potential restrictions for family members. Therefore, reports that Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew will allegedly be unable to be with their daughter during and immediately after the birth remain unconfirmed.
Ultimately, much will depend solely on Eugenie’s own decision. Judging by reports, her top priorities right now are a peaceful birth, minimal media attention, and the opportunity to spend the first few days with her newborn in as private a setting as possible.