Princess Beatrice has announced the birth of her new baby daughter, Athena Elizabeth Rose Mapelli Mozzi – and the York family are delighted by the news. Buckingham Palace broke the news, revealing that Princess Beatrice and her husband the Italian nobleman Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi welcomed the youngest member of the House of Windsor on 22 January 2025.
King Charles and Queen Camilla had been informed, the Palace disclosed, and are said to be delighted by the news. But it was Beatrice’s sister, Princess Eugenie, and her mother, Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, who responded with public declarations of joy.
Fergie took to Instagram to congratulate the young family, writing of the pride she felt for her daughter in a touching Instagram post. ‘Overflowing with love and joy to be able to welcome Athena Elizabeth Rose into the world,’ said the Duchess. ‘She is already so adored and I’m incredibly blessed to be a Granny once again. So proud of Edo, Beatrice and the rest of my little 5-a-side team!’