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Beatrice’s Daughter Christened at St James’s as Andrew and Sarah Make First Palace Appearance Since Losing Titles

Beatrice selected a non-British royal as a godparent.

Overview

  • Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi held a private christening for their daughter, Athena, at the Chapel Royal in St James’s Palace in London.
  • Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson attended the service, marking their first time seen inside a royal palace since their titles were removed.
  • King Charles and Queen Camilla did not attend, nor did the Prince and Princess of Wales, with Princess Anne reported to be on duty elsewhere.
  • Beatrice named Princess Nina of Greece and Denmark as a godmother, with Sofia Wellesley reportedly among the other godparents.
  • Reports say Beatrice and her husband were later seen heading to a pub gathering, while Andrew and Sarah did not join the after-party.