King Charles is overjoyed by the recent family announcement made by Princess Beatrice, as revealed by Buckingham Palace. The Princess of Wales, aged 36, and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, aged 40, are expecting their second child in early spring, adding to their family of three-year-old Sienna and eight-year-old Wolfie, Edoardo’s son and Beatrice’s stepson. The Palace shared two new pictures of the family to mark this happy occasion. In one image, Sienna can be seen walking along a country lane with her father and brother, clad in a blue puddlesuit with a red bow in her hair. Another photo captures an elated Beatrice in a black puffer jacket, embraced by her husband. The royal couple expressed their delight, with both families also sharing in the joy. This news comes at a pivotal time for the royal family, as they navigate personal challenges including recent health issues faced by the King, Princess of Wales, and Beatrice’s mother, Sarah, Duchess of York. Sarah herself battled skin and breast cancer this year, with Beatrice announcing her mother’s positive progress in May. The official statement from Buckingham Palace reads: “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 daughter of the Duke of York and Sarah, Duchess of York, will have her fourth grandchild with this new addition. The baby, not to bear the title of HRH, will claim the 11th spot in the line of succession to the throne, moving Princess Eugenie to 12th place. Additionally, the baby will become the 14th great-grandchild of the late Queen Elizabeth II and the second to be born post her passing in 2022, following the birth of Eugenie’s son, Ernest, last year. The royal family anticipates this joyful event as they cherish this new chapter amidst personal trials.