Buckingham Palace has shared details about the arrival of Princess Beatrice’s second child, born earlier this month.
Beatrice and her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, welcomed their daughter, Athena, on January 22. She arrived several weeks early, weighing 4lb 5oz.
Despite the premature birth, both mother and baby are now home and reportedly doing well.
Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi have shared a heartwarming photo of their newborn daughter, dressed in a long-sleeved baby sleepsuit and wrapped in a soft pink blanket.
The announcement has come as an unexpected surprise, as Beatrice was originally expected to give birth in early spring. Back in December, she had even been advised by doctors to avoid long-distance travel for health reasons.
Expressing their gratitude, the royal couple personally thanked the staff at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital for “their wonderful care.”
Buckingham Palace has now released official details regarding the birth. In a statement, they confirmed:
“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, January 22, at 12:57 PM at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London.”
