On January 22, Britain's Princess Beatrice gave birth to her second daughter, Athena Elizabeth Rose Mapelli Mozzi, at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in London. The newborn weighed four pounds and five ounces, arriving at 12.57 p.m. local time. Buckingham Palace confirmed the joyous news, stating that both mother and baby are healthy and doing well.
Princess Beatrice, the elder daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, expressed gratitude to the hospital staff for their exceptional care. The Royal Family, including King Charles, Queen Elizabeth, and other members, have been informed and are delighted with the arrival of the newest family member.
Beatrice's husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, a real estate manager, joined her in welcoming their daughter. The couple tied the knot in a private ceremony at Windsor Castle in July 2020, attended by the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.
Athena Elizabeth Rose Mapelli Mozzi is Princess Beatrice's second daughter, following the birth of Sienna in September 2021. Additionally, Athena joins her older sibling Sienna and Wolfie, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi's son from a previous relationship.
The choice of names for the royal children holds special significance. Athena's middle name, Elizabeth, pays tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth, while Sienna's full name, Sienna Elizabeth Mapelli Mozzi, also honors the monarch. This tradition of honoring family members is not unique to Princess Beatrice's children.
In June 2021, Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, welcomed their daughter Lilibet 'Lili' Diana Mountbatten-Windsor. The name Lilibet is a nod to the Queen's childhood nickname, and Diana honors Harry's late mother, Princess Diana.
