Sarah Ferguson is celebrating the arrival of her fourth grandchild following the news that Princess Beatrice has welcomed her second baby, a little girl named Athena

Proud grandma Fergie has joked about her 5-a-side team of grandchildren after daughter Princess Beatrice welcomed her second child.

It was announced today that Beatrice, 36 and her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, 40, have welcomed a baby girl called Athena. She arrived several weeks early, and is a little sister for the couple’s three-year-old daughter Sienna, and Edoardo’s son, eight-year-old Wolfie. Athena is Fergie and Prince Andrew’s fourth grandchild and joins Wolfie, Edo’s son.

Once the happy news was confirmed, joyful Sarah shared a sweet post on Instagram in celebration. Alongside a photo of the newborn, she wrote: “Overflowing with love and joy to be able to welcome Athena Elizabeth Rose into the world. She is already so adored and I’m incredibly blessed to be a Granny once again. So proud of Edo, Beatrice and the rest of my little 5-a-side team!”

Princess Beatrice’s new baby, Athena ( 
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Fergie with daughter Princess Beatrice and granddaughter Sienna last year ( 
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Sarah wasn’t the only one to share a touching message. New dad Edoardo posted a tribute to his second daughter, calling her “tiny and absolutely perfect”. He shared a photograph of Athena wrapped in a blanket, and wrote: “Athena Elizabeth Rose Mapelli Mozzi. 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. 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.”

Beatrice’s sister Eugenie also celebrated the new arrival by posting: “Welcome Baby Girl” and sharing Edoardo’s photograph of baby Athena wrapped in a pink blanket on her Instagram Stories.

A statement from Buckingham Palace, meanwhile, read: “Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice and Mr Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi are delighted to announce the safe arrival of their daughter, Athena Elizabeth Rose Mapelli Mozzi, born on Wednesday, 22nd January, at 12.57pm, at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London.

“The baby was born weighing four pounds and five ounces. Their Majesties The King and Queen and other members of the royal family have all been informed and are delighted with the news.”

Athena, who will not be an HRH, is born 11th in line to the throne, with Beatrice’s younger sister Princess Eugenie moving down to 12th place.

Beatrice announced her pregnancy back in October with two adorable family snaps. The first showed a blonde-haired Sienna from behind as she walked along a country lane, holding hands in the middle of her father and big brother Wolfie. In another picture, an overjoyed Beatrice – wearing a black puffer jacket – smiled at the camera, while being embraced by Edoardo, who was gazing at his wife. Beatrice is the eldest daughter of Prince Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah, and the new baby will be the Yorks’ fourth grandchild.