Princess Beatrice has given birth to her second child, named Athena, Buckingham Palace has announced. Athena was born several weeks prematurely and weighed 4lb 5oz, but is said to be healthy and doing well.

In a statement on social media, The Royal Family said Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice, 36, and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, welcomed their daughter Athena Elizabeth Rose Mapelli Mozzi into the world last week on January 22. The baby, which is Princess Beatrice ’s second daughter, was born weighing 4 pounds and 5 ounces.

Princess Beatrice is over the moon after she welcomed her second baby girl Athena Elizabeth Rose with her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi. The Princess of York's greatest wish

Princess Beatrice has announced she has given birth to her second daughter Athena - but she made sure the newborn's face was covered in the photo that was released

The Royal Family has grown as Princess Beatrice and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi have welcomed their daughter Athena Elizabeth Rose.

Congratulations are in order for Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi! Hello! Magazine reports that Beatrice and Edoardo welcomed their new daughter, Athena Elizabeth Rose Mapelli Mozzi on January 22,

Princess Beatrice of York and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi welcomed their second child together on Wednesday, January 22. Buckingham Palace shared news of the birth in a statement to Us Weekly one week later on Wednesday,

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, 22 nd January, at 12:57pm,

Princess Beatrice and husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi have announced the birth of their second child together. The couple have welcomed a baby girl, with her name revealed to be Athena Elizabeth Rose - and her moniker is thought to have a very special meaning.