Princess Eugenie reacts to new niece Athena's early arrival

Isabelle Casey

29 January 2025 at 8:47 am·2-min read

A split image of Princess Eugenie and baby Athena

Princess Eugenie couldn't be more proud after it was announced on Thursday that her sister, Princess Beatrice, had welcomed her second daughter, Athena.

Taking to her Instagram account, Eugenie reshared a beautiful photograph of the tiny newborn that was posted by the official Instagram account of the royal family. In the photo, little Athena was swaddled in a pink baby blanket, being cradled by who appeared to be her doting dad, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi.

Eugenie couldn't be a prouder auntie to her new neice Athena — Eugenie couldn't be a prouder auntie to her new niece Athena

Eugenie added the words: "Welcome baby girl," in glittery pink letters alongside a baby pink bow.

Meanwhile, on his own Instagram account, Edoardo couldn't help but gush about his little girl, writing: "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.

Announcing the news of Athena's birth, Buckingham Palace said in a statement: "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 12.57 pm, at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London.

"The baby was born weighing four pounds and five ounces. Their Majesties The King and Queen and other members of the royal family have all been informed and are delighted with the news."

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