Princess Beatrice Welcomes Baby No. 2 Weeks Early Whose Name Includes A Nod to Queen Elizabeth

Princess Beatrice’s family has just expanded! On Jan. 29, Buckingham Palace announced that the Princess and her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, welcomed their second child together several weeks early on Jan. 22. “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 Palace posted on their official social media accounts alongside an adorable photo of Athena, adding, “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.” Though Princess Beatrice’s daughter, whose middle name honors the Princess’ late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, arrived earlier than her expected due date which had been in the Spring, the Palace noted that both mom and baby are doing well, sharing, “Her Royal Highness and her daughter are healthy and doing well, and the family are enjoying spending time together with Athena’s older siblings, Wolfie and Sienna.”