LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 23: Princess Beatrice of York and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi attend a special event celebrating the success of nutraceutical expert Gabriela Peacock's best-selling second book, "2 Weeks to A Younger You" and the relaunch of her Longevity Range, at the Broadwick Soho Hotel on April 23, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for Gabriela Peacock)

Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi share precious first photo of newborn daughter Athena

The proud dad gushed that the baby is "tiny and absolutely perfect"

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JANUARY 29, 2025 11:21 AM ESTJAN 29, 2025, 11:21 AM EST

It's another girl! Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi have welcomed a second daughter named Athena Elizabeth Rose Mapelli Mozzi. The announcement of her arrival came seven days after her birth, accompanied by a precious photo of the newborn wrapped in a pink blanket and covering her face with one of her hands.

In a statement on Jan. 29, Buckingham Palace said, "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, at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London."

"The baby was born weighing 4 pounds and 5 ounces," the palace added. "Their Majesties The King and Queen and other members of The Royal Family have all been informed and are delighted with the news."

WOODSTOCK, ENGLAND - MARCH 08: Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi and Princess Beatrice of York attend the Blenheim Ball in aid of Starlight at Blenheim Palace on March 8, 2024 in Woodstock, England. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for Starlight Children's Foundation)

It was announced back in October that the Princess and her husband were expecting their second child together in the early spring. The baby joins the couple's three-year-old daughter Sienna Elizabeth Mapelli Mozzi and Edo's son, Christopher Woolf, from a previous relationship.

Proud dad Edo took to his Instagram on Wednesday to share the news of his third child's arrival. Alongside the same sweet photo of Athena that was shared by the palace, he penned: "We welcomed Baby Athena into our lives last week. She is tiny and absolutely perfect. We are all (including Wolfie and Sienna) already completely besotted with her. Our hearts are overflowing with love for you, baby Athena. 💕"

Edoardo added, "A massive thank you from my wife and I goes out to all the wonderful staff at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital for their exceptional care and support during this incredibly special time. 🙏🏼🩷👼."

SANDRINGHAM, NORFOLK - DECEMBER 25: Princess Beatrice, Counsellor of State and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi with Christopher Woolf attend the Christmas Morning Service at St Mary Magdalene Church on December 25, 2024 in Sandringham, Norfolk. (Photo by Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images)

Athena is Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson's fourth grandchild—their younger daughter Princess Eugenie has two sons, August Brooksbank and Ernest Brooksbank. Beatrice's mother celebrated the announcement of her second granddaughter's birth, writing on Instagram, "Overflowing with love and joy to be able to welcome Athena Elizabeth Rose into the world."

"She is already so adored and I’m incredibly blessed to be a Granny once again," Sarah continued. "So proud of Edo, Beatrice and the rest of my little 5-a-side team! ❤️."

Baby Athena is eleventh in line to the throne, after her big sister Sienna, who is tenth.