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Emma Shacklock

Did you notice what Princess Eugenie missed out of Adelaide’s name announcement? It subtly signals where she stands with her family

A composite of a roundel of Princess Eugenie on day two of Royal Ascot 2024 and a picture of the Royal Family walking to attend the Easter Sunday service 2023.

Princess Eugenie's royal name announcement for her daughter Adelaide Elizabeth Annina Brooksbank looks pretty traditional at first glance. However, there's something missing from the mum-of-three's statement that I noticed straight away.

The Princess said that Adelaide was named after "three people" she and Jack Brooksbank "love and admire past and present". The only one she specifically mentioned was Queen Elizabeth and no other members of Eugenie's family were obviously honoured.

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