Buckingham Palace announces that Princess Beatrice has given birth several weeks early

dailyrecord.co.uk:

Princess Beatrice has celebrated the arrival of her second child, a baby girl named Athena, born several weeks early. On January 22 at London's Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, the Royal newborn entered the world weighing a tiny 4lb 5oz but is reported to be in good health.Now back at home, Beatrice, 36, and husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi are enjoying family time with Athena and her older sibling, Wolfie and Sienna.

The King and Queen have expressed their delight, according to Buckingham Palace.Proud father Mapelli Mozzi captured a photo of little Athena, who is seen wearing a white garment and snuggled in a pink blanket—the image keeping her face coyly obscured.He said: "Athena Elizabeth Rose Mapelli Mozzi.

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.

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."Originally, Beatrice was set to give birth in early spring but had received medical advice against long-distance travel in December.