Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi share adorable first photo of newborn daughter Athena
LONDON,ENGLAND: Princess Beatrice and her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, delighted fans with the announcement of the birth of their second child. The royal couple shared the news on social media, including a heartwarming photo of their newborn daughter.
The couple’s new addition, Athena Elizabeth Rose Mapelli Mozzi, was born on January 22 at 12.57pm, weighing 4 pounds and 5 ounces.
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Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi share joyful news of second child's arrival
The royal family’s official Instagram account posted the announcement on Wednesday, January 29, accompanied by a beautiful image of Athena, captured by Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi himself.
The family expressed their joy stating, "🍼🎉 Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice and Mr Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi are delighted to announce the safe arrival of their daughter, Athena Elizabeth Rose Mapelli Mozzi, born on Wednesday, 22nd January, at 12:57pm."
The post continued, "The baby was born weighing 4 pounds and 5 ounces. The King and Queen, and other members of The Royal Family have all been informed and are delighted with the news."
"Princess Beatrice and Mr Mapelli Mozzi would like to thank all the staff at the hospital for their wonderful care. Her Royal Highness and her daughter are healthy and doing well," the post conlcuded.
Princess Beatrice and Edoardo, both 36, are already parents to their first daughter, Sienna, who was born in 2021. Edoardo is also the father of an 8-year-old son, Christopher “Wolfie” Mapelli Mozzi, from his previous relationship with architect Dara Huang.
The couple’s choice of Athena Elizabeth Rose for their second daughter’s name has garnered attention, particularly the inclusion of "Elizabeth" in the middle name, a touching tribute to Princess Beatrice’s late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, New York Post reported.
The couple had planned to spend Christmas in Italy but canceled the trip due to Beatrice's pregnancy. Instead, they stayed in England and joined the rest of the royal family at Sandringham for the holidays.
Royal family fans congratulate Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi
As soon as the royal family announced the news of Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi's second child's arrival on Instagram, fans and well-wishers flooded the comment section with congratulatory messages.
One user said, "Oh welcome to the world beautiful tiny tot. Congratulations to you all xxx."
Another added, "💝 congratulations🙏 cute picture...she already hide for the press...😉🥰."
One user remarked, "Congratulations HRH Princess Beatrice of York on your darling daughter Athena Elizabeth Rose ❤️❤️."
"Congratulations mummy, daddy and the happy siblings ❤️ little Athena Elizabeth Rose so beautiful ✨️," said a fan.
A person praised the name saying, "What a beautiful name ❤️ Congratulations xxxx."
Others chimed in, with one writing, "Aww such wonderful news!! I absolutely love her name 😍😍 welcome to the world baby Athena 👶🏻🩷🩷🩷🩷."
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