Princess Beatrice, the eldest daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, welcomed her second child on January 22. The newborn, named Athena Elizabeth Rose Mapelli Mozzi, was born at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, weighing just 4 pounds and 5 ounces. While BBC reports that she arrived several weeks prematurely, both mother and baby are in good health and recovering well.

In a statement from Buckingham Palace, it was confirmed that King Charles III and Queen Camilla, alongside other royal family members, have expressed their delight at the news. Beatrice and her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, previously welcomed their daughter Sienna in September 2021, and Mozzi has an eight-year-old son named Wolfie from a prior relationship.

The announcement was made via social media, with Mozzi sharing a heartfelt message: “We welcomed Baby Athena into our lives last week. She is tiny and absolutely perfect. Our hearts are overflowing with love for you, baby Athena,” he posted, expressing gratitude for the staff’s care at the hospital.

According to Los Angeles Times, Princess Beatrice's family has been buzzing with excitement over the new arrival, being the latest addition to a growing brood in the royal family. Her mother, Fergie, shared her joy on Instagram, stating how blessed she feels to be a grandmother again.

The family looks forward to spending quality time together as they bond with Athena's older siblings. With her birth, Athena becomes the 11th in line to the British throne, joining her cousins, including George, Charlotte, and Louis, children of Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales.

This new addition is a joyful highlight for the family as it navigates the challenges of public life and personal sentiment. For more details on the royal family's reactions, visit USA Today.