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Princess Beatrice gives birth to baby daughter Athena
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Princess Beatrice has given birth to her second daughter, Athena Elizabeth Rose, Buckingham Palace has announced.
The late Queen’s granddaughter, 36, gave birth several weeks early on January 22 at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in London, with the 4lb 5oz royal baby said to be healthy and well.
Beatrice and her daughter are now said to be at home, with the family enjoying spending time together with Athena’s older siblings, Wolfie and Sienna.
The King, Queen and other members of the royal family have all been informed and “are delighted with the news”, Buckingham Palace said.
Beatrice’s husband Edoardo Mapelli posted a tribute to his new daughter, calling her “tiny and absolutely perfect”.
He wrote on Instagram sharing a photograph of Athena wrapped in a blanket: “Athena Elizabeth Rose Mapelli Mozzi.
“We welcomed baby Athena into our lives last week. She is tiny and absolutely perfect. We are all (including Wolfie and Sienna) already completely besotted with her.
“Our hearts are overflowing with love for you, baby Athena.
“A massive thank you from my wife and I goes out to all the wonderful staff at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital for their exceptional care and support during this incredibly special time.”
The royal baby is a younger sister to the couple’s three-year-old daughter, Sienna, and Mr Mapelli Mozzi’s son and Beatrice’s stepson, eight-year-old Wolfie.
Prince Andrew’s daughter was due to give birth in early spring, and in December received medical advice and was told not to travel long distances.
She joined the royal family at church in Sandringham on Christmas Day after changing her travel plans to spend the festive period overseas, with doctors said to have warned that a premature arrival was a possibility.
Beatrice’s sister Princess Eugenie celebrated the new arrival by posting “Welcome Baby Girl” and sharing Mr Mapelli Mozzi’s photograph of baby Athena wrapped in a pink blanket on her Instagram Stories.
Princess Beatrice, the eldest daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, has welcomed her first child with husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi. The couple announced the birth of their baby daughter, Athena, in a statement released by Buckingham Palace.
The statement read, “Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice and Mr Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi are delighted to announce the safe arrival of their daughter, Athena. The baby was born on [date] at [time] and weighed [weight]. Mother and baby are both doing well.”
Athena is the first grandchild for Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, and the ninth great-grandchild for Queen Elizabeth II. The couple has not yet shared any photos of their new arrival, but fans and well-wishers are eagerly awaiting a glimpse of the newest royal family member.
Congratulations to Princess Beatrice and Edoardo on the arrival of their precious daughter, Athena! We wish them all the joy and happiness as they embark on this new chapter as parents.
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