Princess Eugenie's choice of name is a touching tribute to her mum Sarah Ferguson, as she explained the meaning behind each of his names on Instagram. The young royal announced the birth of her second son Ernest George Ronnie on the social media platform on Monday, a little brother to her and husband Jack Brooksbank's two-year-old son August.
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On Monday, Princess Eugenie confirmed she had given birth to Ernest George Ronnie Brooksbank, who weighed 7lbs 1oz, sharing a picture of her new son alongside her two-year-old August. Details soon emerged about Eugenie's birth, including that Ernest and his mother were supported through the event at London's plush Portland Hospital.
Portland Hospital, located in Westminster, has a long history of helping royals through their births, including Eugenie herself when her mother Sarah Ferguson was pregnant back in 1990. Even Meghan Markle and Prince Harry saw their son Prince Archie born there in 2019.
The hospital itself is highly sought after, and stays can cost anywhere between £7,145 and £500,000, while on average a mother can expect to pay roughly £30,000.
As part of their service, mothers-to-be are offered consultant-led and midwife-led care, and reports show it is the only private hospital with an on-site neonatal intensive care unit.