Princess Beatrice is just a few months away from her 38th birthday this year. This milestone is an opportunity to celebrate her path as she enters the world of motherhood adventures! With her sister, Princess Eugenie, entering into the world of parenting, the two royals have been swapping important new parenting wisdom. This unique experience has added to the strength of their partnership as they now share the joys and challenges of parenting their children.
Princess Beatrice and her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, welcomed their second child, a daughter named Athena, earlier this year. Athena was born premature on January 22, leading Princess Beatrice to share heartfelt thoughts — and depictions — on her pregnancy journey. In an emotive essay for British Vogue, she expressed the anxiety she faced, stating, “Nothing quite prepares you for the moment when you realise your baby is going to arrive early. There’s so little control.” She continued, “The lack of knowing also leaves you with such a fear of the unknown. This poignant testimony really conveys the emotional impact of what she went through.
Princess Beatrice’s eldest daughter, Sienna, arrived in September 2021. This means that Sienna is seven months older than her cousin August, who is the son of Princess Eugenie. August is now almost four, and Sienna could be his twin sister with how close their ages are. He has a younger brother, Ernest, too, only two years old. This close-knit family bond makes for plenty of playdates and co-parenting adventures, too.
Princess Eugenie frequently shares personal snapshots of her children on her public Instagram account, allowing followers a glimpse into her life as a mother. Princess Beatrice made the decision to keep her daughters’ faces out of the public eye. In order to achieve this, she excludes all photos featuring their faces. We are encouraged by this decision that indicates her unwavering commitment to her children’s privacy. Simultaneously, she indulges in their accomplishments with her nuclear family.
The two friends with a shared family approach The two sisters connected and found comfort in their parenting journeys. They allude to it sometimes, the regimes, the battles, the tricks they’ve learned in parenting their disabled children that’s become central to their connections.
Princess Beatrice’s husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi contributes another dimension to their family dynamics. He and his ex-wife, Canadian singer Lisa Darlington, have a nine-year-old son named Wolfie. Smartly dressed, engagingly mixed, this extended family fosters a vibrant atmosphere where kids of all backgrounds can grow, learn and explore together.
Princess Beatrice is looking forward to spend her next birthday amid her cheerful family gatherings. So clearly, it seems, her path as a mother really is shaping her thinking and her experience.
