James Middleton makes his feelings clear after Edoardo's emotional message to Princess Beatrice

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Dorothy Reddin

By Dorothy Reddin


Published: 29/01/2025

- 16:30

Updated: 29/01/2025

- 19:13

The younger brother of Princess Kate was one of the first extended members of the Royal Family to comment

James Middleton has made his feelings clear after Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi's emotional message to Princess Beatrice.

The 37-year-old took to Instagram to comment underneath Edoardo's post, following the announcement that Beatrice had given birth to a baby girl.


Athena Elizabeth Rose Mapelli Mozzi was born on January 22, 2025, just minutes before 1pm.

Her father, Edoardo, posted an image of the royal baby on Instagram with the following statement: "Athena Elizabeth Rose Mapelli Mozzi.

Princess Beatrice, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi and James Middleton

James Middleton makes his feelings clear after Edoardo's emotional message to Princess Beatrice

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"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."

James Middleton, the younger brother of Princess Kate, was one of the first extended members of the Royal Family to comment on the post.

He wrote: "Congratulations," accompanied by a pink heart emoji.

James Middleton

James Middleton posted 'Congratulations' under Edoardo's post

Instagram / Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi

Buckingham Palace announced earlier today: "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 4 pounds and 5 ounces.

"Their Majesties The King and Queen and other members of The Royal Family have all been informed and are delighted with the news."

Princess Beatrice and Edoardo already share a three-year-old daughter named Sienna Elizabeth.

Athena Elizabeth Rose Mapelli MozziBaby Athena was born on Wednesday, January 22, just minutes before 1pmPA
Beatrice, Edoardo and Christopher WoolfBeatrice and Edoardo already have a daughter, Sienna, born in 2021, and Edoardo has an eight-year-old son, Christopher Woolf, from his previous relationshipGetty

In addition, Edoardo has an eight-year-old son named Wolfie from his previous relationship with Dara Huang, an American architect.

Beatrice and Edoardo are based in the Cotswolds, an hour and a half drive from the Princess of York's parents in Windsor.

Edoardo's mother, Nikki Williams-Ellis, also lives in the Cotswolds.

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