Royal Baby Born at Prestigious Portland Hospital

Princess Eugene has recently welcomed her newborn son, Ernest George Ronnie Brooksbank, at the renowned Portland Hospital.

This esteemed medical facility has witnessed the arrival of numerous famous babies over the years, including Princess Eugene herself in 1990 and her eldest son, August, just two years ago.

Notably, even her cousin's spouse, Meghan Markle, reportedly gave birth to her firstborn, Prince Archie, at the same hospital back in 2019.

Following the birth of baby Archie, there was a buzz surrounding the release of his birth certificate to the public.

It was revealed that Prince Harry provided the necessary information for the certificate precisely 11 days after the birth, in full compliance with legal requirements.

Although the hospital refrained from directly associating the Sussexes with their establishment, a spokesperson conveyed generic well wishes to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex on the joyous occasion.

Three years post-Archie's birth, Meghan Markle addressed the birthing experience on a Netflix program, shedding light on her decision to choose the Portland Hospital over the more traditional St Mary's Hospital.

Meghan emphasized her long-standing trust in her personal doctor, who was affiliated with the Portland, as the primary reason behind her choice.

This practice of doctors being linked to specific hospitals is more common in the United States than in the UK, where private doctors can attend deliveries at various medical facilities.

A parenting coach from the UK provided insights into the workings of hospitals like the Portland, highlighting that private doctors have the flexibility to attend deliveries at any hospital chosen by the expectant parent.

Contrary to Meghan's claim about facing difficulties during her delivery at the Portland, a private maternity nurse active on TikTok expressed concerns about the hospital's lack of emergency facilities, suggesting that any urgent medical issues would necessitate transfer to a nearby NHS Accident & Emergency department.

In a recent Netflix documentary, Meghan disclosed her apprehensions about giving birth at the age of 37, deeming her pregnancy high-risk due to her age.

She expressed concerns about the possibility of needing a cesarean section and the associated uncertainties.

Notably, the Portland Hospital, favored by celebrities for its exclusivity, does not feature an emergency department, unlike St Mary's Hospital, where many royals traditionally give birth.

Meghan also addressed the reasons behind her decision not to pose with her newborn outside the hospital, offering varying explanations in different interviews.

While she previously cited concerns for Archie's safety as the reason for refraining from a public appearance, she later mentioned logistical constraints, such as the inability to block streets for a photo op due to potential disruptions to emergency services.

The Portland Hospital's history of royal births includes Sarah Ferguson, who gave birth to her daughters at the facility in the late 1980s and early 1990s, opting for the customary photo session outside the hospital on both occasions.