
Princess Beatrice, the 36-year-old Princess of York, has given birth to her second daughter, Athena Elizabeth, Buckingham Palace announced. The royal welcomed her newborn last week with her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi.
The joyous news was shared on the royal family’s official Instagram account on Wednesday, along with the first adorable picture of Athena taken by Mozzi, 41. The post revealed that the baby was born on Wednesday, January 22nd, at 12:57 PM, weighing 4 pounds and 5 ounces at birth.
A New Addition to the Royal Line of Succession
With her birth, Athena Elizabeth rises to 11th place in the line of succession, moving her aunt, Princess Eugenie, down to 12th. She joins her older siblings—Sienna, Beatrice’s three-year-old daughter, and Wolfie, Mozzi’s eight-year-old son from a previous marriage.
Buckingham Palace expressed the royal family’s delight in a statement, saying, “Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice and Mr. Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi are delighted to announce the safe arrival of their daughter, Athena Elizabeth Rose Mapelli Mozzi.” The palace also mentioned that King Charles, Queen Camilla, and other members of the royal family are overjoyed by the news.
Heartfelt Messages from the Family
Princess Beatrice and Mozzi extended their gratitude to the hospital staff for their excellent care. The palace’s statement added that both mother and baby are doing well, and the family is enjoying their time together with Athena’s older siblings, Wolfie and Sienna.
Mozzi also took to Instagram to share his happiness, posting a sweet picture of Athena wrapped in a blanket. “We welcomed baby Athena into our lives last week. She is tiny and absolutely perfect. We are all (including Wolfie and Sienna) already completely besotted with her. Our hearts are overflowing with love for you, baby Athena,” he wrote.
Athena’s aunt, Princess Eugenie, also celebrated the news by reposting the announcement on her Instagram story, writing, “Welcome baby girl.”
A Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
Athena’s middle name, Elizabeth, is a touching tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, Beatrice’s late grandmother. Beatrice is the daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson and has always shared a close bond with her royal family.
The birth of Athena Elizabeth brings more joy to the royal family as they continue to cherish their newest member.
Sources By Agencies