Princess Beatrice and her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, joyfully announced the birth of their daughter, Athena Elizabeth Rose Mapelli Mozzi. The newborn arrived safely on Wednesday, 22nd January, at 12:57 pm at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in London. Athena is the couple's second child, joining their three-year-old daughter, Sienna.
Weighing four pounds and five ounces at birth, Athena's arrival was warmly received by the royal family. The birth announcement was officially made through the royal family's Instagram account. The King and Queen, along with other family members, have expressed their delight at the newest addition to the family.
Princess Eugenie, sister to Princess Beatrice, took to social media to share her excitement about becoming an aunt once more. She posted a heartfelt message, accompanied by a celebratory GIF.
"Welcome baby girl," – Eugenie
This marks Princess Beatrice's second daughter with Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, further expanding their family. In addition to Athena and Sienna, Edoardo has an eight-year-old son, Wolfie, from a previous relationship with Dara Huang. Princess Beatrice and Edoardo wed in 2020 and have since embraced their growing family dynamics.
Princess Eugenie, who shares a close bond with her sister, is also a mother to two sons, August, aged three, and one-year-old Ernest. She and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, maintain a private life with their family of four in Portugal. They also own Ivy Cottage in the UK, situated on the grounds of Kensington Palace.
The news of Athena's birth adds to the joy of the royal family and underscores the closeness shared among its members. As Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi bask in the happiness of their new arrival, well-wishers from across the globe join in celebrating this precious moment.
