There’s another little royal in the British line of succession. Princess Beatrice, the eldest daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah, Duchess of York, has welcomed her second baby with husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi.

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.

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 has given birth to her second child, a daughter named Athena, Buckingham Palace has announced - shifting the line of succession in the Royal Family once more.

Buckingham Palace says Princes Beatrice gave birth to her second child last week. The palace says 36-year-old Beatrice and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi welcomed new arrival Athena Elizabeth Rose Mapelli Mozzi on Jan.

Princess Beatrice, daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, has welcomed her second child, Athena Elizabeth Rose Mapelli Mozzi, on January 22, 2025. Born prematurely at 4lb 5oz, the baby girl is reported to be healthy.

Princess Beatrice, who is ninth in line to the British throne, has welcomed her second child with her husband, millionaire property tycoon Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi.

Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi welcomed their second child, little girl Athena, a few weeks early, with the royal and her daughter both said to be doing well