Overview

• 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.