Buckingham Palace has announced that Princess Beatrice, the granddaughter of the late Queen Elizabeth II, is pregnant with her second child. The 36-year-old princess and her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, 40, are preparing to welcome the new addition to their family in early spring.
Family and Royal Connections
Princess Beatrice, the eldest daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, is already a mother to a 3-year-old daughter named Sienna Elizabeth Mapelli Mozzi. She is also a stepmother to Edoardo's 8-year-old son, Christopher Woolf, known as 'Wolfie,' from a previous relationship.
The new baby will be the fifth grandchild for Beatrice's parents and will join a growing family within the royal lineage. Her younger sister, Princess Eugenie, is also a mother of two children, August and Ernest, with her husband Jack Brooksbank.
Royal Announcement and Family Reaction
Buckingham Palace confirmed that King Charles III has been informed and that both families are delighted with the news. The palace statement expressed the joy and anticipation of the upcoming arrival, noting that 'His Majesty The King has been informed and both families are delighted with the news.'
Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi were married in a private ceremony at the Royal Chapel of All Saints at Royal Lodge, Windsor, in July 2020. The wedding, which was attended by close family members including the late Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, was a intimate and romantic affair held in accordance with COVID-19 guidelines at the time.
Previous Announcements and Family Life
In May 2021, just a few months after her sister Princess Eugenie welcomed her first child, Princess Beatrice announced that she was expecting her first child with Edoardo. Their daughter, Sienna Elizabeth, was born on September 20, 2021. The couple shared their joy on social media, with Beatrice tweeting about the birth and Edoardo posting a heartfelt message on Instagram.
