Originally expected to give birth in early spring, Beatrice was advised by doctors in December to avoid long-distance travel.
Beatrice and Edoardo have also expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the team at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital for “their wonderful care.”
Back in October, Beatrice shared the joyful news that she was expecting her second child.
To mark the announcement, the royal family released new photos. One image captured little Sienna walking hand in hand between her father and big brother, Wolfie, along a scenic country path. Another showed Beatrice beaming at the camera while her husband wrapped her in a warm embrace.
In an official statement, Buckingham Palace confirmed: “Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice and Mr Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi are very pleased to announce that they are expecting their second child together in early spring; a sibling for Wolfie, aged eight, and Sienna, aged three.
“His Majesty The King has been informed and both families are delighted with the news.”
Beatrice, the eldest daughter of Prince Andrew, Duke of York, and Sarah Ferguson, is now preparing to welcome the York family’s fourth grandchild.
The baby, who will not hold an HRH title, is 11th in line to the throne, moving Beatrice’s younger sister, Princess Eugenie, to 12th place. Additionally, the child will be the 14th great-grandchild of the late Queen Elizabeth II and the second born after her passing in 2022.
