Princess Beatrice welcomed her second child, a daughter named Athena Elizabeth Rose Mapelli Mozzi, on January 22, 2025, at Buckingham Palace. The announcement was made on January 29, with the palace stating that both mother and baby are healthy after the baby arrived several weeks early.
- Princess Beatrice welcomes second child, Athena.
- Baby born prematurely but healthy and well.
- Athena named in tribute to Queen Elizabeth.
- Princess Beatrice's family includes stepson Wolfie.
- Sarah Ferguson expresses joy on Instagram.
- Princess Eugenie shares excitement for new niece.
The new baby girl, Athena Elizabeth Rose, was born weighing 4 pounds and 5 ounces. Princess Beatrice, 36, and her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, 41, expressed their joy in a statement, thanking hospital staff for their care. The couple’s first child, Sienna, is three years old, and Edoardo has an eight-year-old son, Christopher, known as Wolfie, from a previous relationship.
Following the announcement, both King Charles and Queen Camilla, along with other royal family members, were informed and expressed their delight. The couple shared a first photo of Athena, wrapped in a pink blanket, which was taken by Edoardo. He described their daughter as “tiny and absolutely perfect” and mentioned that their hearts are “overflowing with love” for her.
Princess Beatrice’s mother, Sarah Ferguson, and her sister, Princess Eugenie, also celebrated the new addition on social media. Ferguson expressed her joy at becoming a grandmother again, while Eugenie welcomed her niece with a heartfelt message. The new baby is now 11th in line to the British throne and inherits an aristocratic title from her father’s side of the family.
The arrival of Athena Elizabeth Rose marks a joyous occasion for Princess Beatrice and her family, further expanding their household. As they embrace their new role as parents of two, the couple continues to share their love and commitment to their growing family.
