Princess Beatrice's daughter's birth allows family tradition to continue in special way

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Fans of the Royal Family were delighted earlier this week as Princess Beatrice and her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, announced the birth of their second daughter, Athena Elizabeth Rose Mapelli Mozzi.The new arrival, who is the 14th great-grandchild of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, will have undoubtedly bought a lot of joy to the whole family, and has enabled a special York family tradition to continue.

Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond told OK!: “I think family has become ever more important for the beleaguered Prince Andrew, and perhaps one of his main roles in life these days is to be a doting grandad.

And I’m sure that Fergie will be just as besotted as little Athena‘s parents clearly are." On the baby's unusual - but suitably regal - name, Jennie adds: “I think it’s a rather lovely name and it’s about time that the Royal Family moved away from strictly traditional names.These days everyone seems to be coming up with unusual names – though I’m sure in a month or two there will be Athena’s popping up everywhere!” And, in many ways, Athena’s arrival is even more special as it allows a York family tradition to live on.

Just like how Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie are not only sisters, but the best of friends, Jennie points out how wonderful it will be to see this be replicated in Sienna and Athena in the years to come. “Having a sister is special.