Princess Beatrice Reflects on Premature Birth of Daughter Athena and Advocates for Women's Health

The royal highlights her experience with preterm birth, her daughter's recovery, and her new role as patron of the prematurity research charity Borne.

Princess Beatrice welcomed her second daughter, Athena Elizabeth Rose, prematurely on January 22, 2025, weighing 4lb 5oz.
In a personal essay, Beatrice described the emotional toll of her pregnancy, including 'sheer worry' and fear of the unknown, as her baby required close monitoring.
Athena, now healthy and thriving, is 11th in line to the British throne and the fourth grandchild of the Duke and Duchess of York.
Beatrice credited the medical care she received at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital for ensuring a positive outcome and emphasized the need for more research into preterm birth complications.
As the new patron of Borne, Beatrice is using her platform to advocate for investment in women's health research and support for families facing similar challenges.