Prjson Beatrice has given birth to a baby girl, named Athena, with her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi - the royal family have said they are 'delighted' with the news

Princess Beatrice has given birth to a daughter named Athena Elizabeth Rose Mapelli Mozzi, Buckingham Palace announced Wednesday.

Princess Beatrice, niece of King Charles III, has given birth to a daughter named Athena, Buckingham Palace said Wednesday, adding the baby was "doing well," despite arriving several weeks early. Athena Elizabeth Rose Mapelli Mozzi,

Britain's Princess Beatrice, King Charles' niece, has given birth to a baby girl, her second daughter and child with husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, Buckingham Palace said on Wednesday.

Athena’s arrival will place Beatrice’s younger sister, Princess Eugenie, back one place to 12th in line. Eugenie’s children, August (born in February 2021) and Ernest (born in May 2023) will be pushed back to 13th and 14th place respectively.

Princess Beatrice of the UK and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi have welcomed a second daughter, Athena Elizabeth Rose, born at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. The baby weighed 4 pounds and 5 ounces.

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’s new arrival came a little earlier than expected on January 22, her new baby’s name is Athena Elizabeth Rose 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.