Sarah Ferguson feeling ‘incredibly blessed’ following the arrival of latest grandchild

A “proud” and “incredibly blessed” Sarah Ferguson has taken to social media to celebrate the arrival of her latest grandchild.

Born on Wednesday, January 22, at London’s Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, baby girl Athena Elizabeth Rose Mapelli Mozzi is the second child of Sarah Ferguson’s daughter, Princess Beatrice, and Beatrice’s husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi.

The photo, shared by Ferguson, shows the tiny infant swaddled in a pink blanket and with her right arm seemingly shielding her face from the camera, no doubt a handy skill to have when born into the famous Royal Family.

Ferguson explained she was “overflowing with love and joy” as she welcomed baby Athena into the world.

“She is already so adored and I’m incredibly blessed to be a Granny once again,” she wrote.

“So proud of Edo, Beatrice and the rest of my little 5-a-side team!”

 

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Fans and family took to social media to congratulate Ferguson, while many gushed about the baby’s beautiful name.

“The best Gigi,” Edoardo, the baby’s father wrote.

“So happy for you all. Congratulations,” one commented.

“Congratulations to the entire family, and what a beautiful name,” another added.

“Congratulations!! She looks adorable. Love the name Athena!”

“Gorgeous name and girl. Sending love to Grandma too.”

Princess Beatrice and her husband shared the same photograph of their newborn daughter to announce her arrival, much to the delight of royal fans.

“We welcomed Baby Athena into our lives last week. She is tiny and absolutely perfect. We are all (including Wolfie and Sienna) already completely besotted with her,” Mozzi wrote alongside the image.

“Our hearts are overflowing with love for you, baby Athena.

“A massive thank you from my wife and I goes out to all the wonderful staff at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital for their exceptional care and support during this incredibly special time.”

Princess Beatrice is the ninth-in-line to the throne and the eldest daughter of Prince Andrew and Ferguson. She married her husband in July 2020, and the couple already have one daughter, Sienna. Mozzi also has a son called Wolfie, from a previous relationship.

-with Reuters.