Buckingham Palace has confirmed that Princess Beatrice of York has welcomed her second child, named Athena Elizabeth Rose Mapelli Mozzi.
The baby girl was born on January 22 at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in London, several weeks prematurely, but is reported to be healthy and doing well.
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A social media post by Beatrice’s husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, expressed the family’s excitement about the newborn.
“We are all (including Wolfie and Sienna) already completely besotted with her,” he said.
“Our hearts are overflowing with love for you, baby Athena.”
The baby’s middle name, Elizabeth, is thought to be a tribute to Beatrice’s beloved late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II.
The royal statement also revealed that Athena weighed four pounds and five ounces at birth.
The King, Queen, and other members of the royal family have been informed and are said to be delighted with the news.
Princess Beatrice, 36, and Edoardo, 39, have been married since 2020 and are already parents to their daughter, Sienna, born in 2021.
Edoardo also has an eight-year-old son, Wolfie, from a previous relationship.
With Athena’s arrival, she is now 11th in line to the throne.
Princess Beatrice’s mother, Sarah, Duchess of York, also shared her affection on Instagram, expressing her joy at becoming a grandmother once again.
“I’m incredibly blessed to be a Granny once again. So proud of Edo, Beatrice, and the rest of my little 5-a-side team!”
Princess Eugenie, Beatrice’s sister, also celebrated the arrival of the new royal baby with a sweet message on social media: “Welcome, baby girl!”
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