Princess Beatrice gives birth to baby girl Athena several weeks early
Princess Beatrice gives birth to baby girl Athena several weeks early
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Princess Beatrice has safely given birth to a daughter Athena, who was born several weeks prematurely on January 22, weighing 4lb 5oz, Buckingham Palace has announced. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Royal Family said: “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 12:57pm.
“The baby was born weighing 4 pounds and 5 ounces. The King and Queen, and other members of The Royal Family have all been informed and are delighted with the news. Princess Beatrice and Mr Mapelli Mozzi would like to thank all the staff at the hospital for their wonderful care.
“Her Royal Highness and her daughter are healthy and doing well, and the family are enjoying spending time together with Athena’s older siblings, Wolfie and Sienna.”. Beatrice's husband posted a tribute to his new daughter, calling her “tiny and absolutely perfect”.
Mr Mapelli Mozzi wrote on Instagram sharing a photograph of Athena wrapped in a blanket: “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.”.
