- Princess Beatrice welcomes second child
- Athena Elizabeth Rose born in London
- Royal family celebrates new addition
Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi have announced the arrival of their second child, a daughter named Athena Elizabeth Rose. Born on January 22 at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in London, the baby weighed 4 pounds and 5 ounces. Buckingham Palace confirmed that both the princess and her newborn are doing well. The royal family, including King Charles and Queen Camilla, have been informed and are delighted with the news. Beatrice and Edoardo's new addition joins their three-year-old daughter Sienna and eight-year-old stepson Wolfie.
A joyous royal announcement
The announcement of Athena's birth was accompanied by a heartfelt statement from the couple. "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, born on Wednesday, 22nd January, at 12:57pm, at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London," the palace statement read. A photograph of the newborn, taken by Edoardo, shows Athena wrapped in a pink blanket, with her face lovingly hidden by her arm. The couple has chosen to maintain their tradition of privacy, sharing images that do not reveal her face.
Celebrations across the royal family
Athena's birth has been met with joy throughout the royal family. Princess Beatrice's sister, Princess Eugenie, celebrated the new arrival by sharing the photograph of Athena on her Instagram Stories, writing, "Welcome Baby Girl." The proud grandmother, Sarah, Duchess of York, also expressed her excitement on social media, stating, "Overflowing with love and joy to be able to welcome Athena Elizabeth Rose into the world. She is already so adored and I’m incredibly blessed to be a Granny once again."
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A growing family
Athena Elizabeth Rose is now the third child in the Mapelli Mozzi family. She joins her siblings, Sienna and Wolfie, in a household that values both privacy and family unity. Beatrice, who refers to Wolfie as her "bonus child," has often shared glimpses of their family life, such as Sienna's sweet flower girl moment at a friend's wedding last summer. The couple's decision to share limited public images of their children underscores their commitment to maintaining a level of privacy amidst their royal duties.