Sarah Ferguson has made a sweet nod to Dara Huang’s son as she congratulated Princess Beatrice.
The Princess of York, 36, has welcomed her second child with Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi – a girl named Athena Elizabeth Rose.
Her mother, Sarah Ferguson, issued the following statement: “Overflowing with love and joy to be able to welcome Athena Elizabeth Rose into the world.
“She is already so adored and I’m incredibly blessed to be a Granny once again.
Sarah Ferguson makes sweet nod to Dara Huang’s son as she congratulates Princess Beatrice
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“So proud of Edo, Beatrice and the rest of my little 5-a-side team!”
The “5-a-side” reference meant Fergie’s four biological grandchildren, plus Princess Beatrice’s stepson Wolfie.
Beatrice’s husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi co-parents Wolfie, eight, with his ex-partner Dara Huang.
Edoardo now has three children – Wolfie, Sienna, and Athena.
The Duchess of York has two other grandchildren through her daughter Princess Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank.
The pair share two sons, August, three, and Ernest, one.
Buckingham Palace announced the news earlier today, saying: “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, at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London.
“The baby was born weighing 4 pounds and 5 ounces.
“Their Majesties The King and Queen and other members of The Royal Family have all been informed and are delighted with the news.”
Edoardo, 41, also wrote the following statement on social media: “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.”
