Princess Beatrice of York and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi have welcomed their second child together, the royal family has announced.

Princess Beatrice and her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, welcomed their second child on January 22 in London, Buckingham Palace confirmed in a statement on Wednesday.

Both the newborn and her big sister share the middle name Elizabeth in tribute to their great-grandmother Queen Elizabeth II.

Athena Elizabeth, who is believed to have been named after the late Queen Elizabeth II, is now 11th in the line of succession to the British throne.

Princess Beatrice, who is ninth in line to the British throne, has welcomed her second child with her husband, millionaire property tycoon Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi.

The princess and her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, named their daughter Athena Elizabeth Rose Mapelli Mozzi, according to the palace. A first photo of Athena, born weighing 4 pounds and 5 ounces, was also shared Wednesday by the palace. The photo was taken by Mapelli Mozzi.

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Princess Beatrice welcomed her second baby with husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi after announcing her pregnancy in October 2024

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“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 palace January 22 at 12.57pm, at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London,” the statement said.

Princess Beatrice and her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, have joyfully announced a Greek name for their new baby daughter which carries a meaningful connection to Princess Beatrice’s heritage.