Princess Beatrice has made her first public appearance since giving birth to her second daughter Athena Elizabeth Rose Mapelli Mozzi on January 22.
The Princess of York, 36, attended a gala at The V&A in London earlier this evening alongside her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi .
The evening marked an important milestone for the princess as she takes on a new charitable role on her return to work.
Beatrice has been announced as the new patron of Borne, a charity dedicated to ending premature birth.
Princess Beatrice has made her first public appearance since giving birth to her second daughter Athena Elizabeth Rose Mapelli Mozzi on January 22
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The organisation, that aims to improve the lives of mothers and babies by researching ways to prevent preterm birth, funds research to advance knowledge of pregnancy and childbirth.
Beatrice's patronage holds personal significance as her newborn daughter Athena arrived several weeks premature, surprising royal fans.
The charity gala at The V&A marked the non-working royals first official engagement in this new role.
The connection between the princess's recent experience and the charity's mission makes this patronage particularly meaningful.
Princess Beatrice has been announced as the new patron of Borne
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Athena was born on January 22 at 12:57pm, weighing four pounds and five ounces.
She became11th in line to the throne, pushing her aunt Princess Eugenie down to 12th place.
Athena is the third child in the Mapelli Mozzi family, joining three-year-old Sienna, Beatrice's first daughter with Edoardo.
The family also includes eight-year-old Wolfie, Edoardo's son from his previous relationship with Dara Huang.
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Baby Athena was born on Wednesday, January 22, just minutes before 1pmPABoth Buckingham Palace and Edoardo announced Athena's birth with a sweet Instagram post in January.
The Buckingham Palace statement read: "Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice and Mr Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi are delighted to announce the safe arrival of their daughter."
The palace confirmed that the King and Queen, along with other Royal Family members, were "delighted with the news."
Beatrice and Edoardo expressed gratitude to hospital staff for their "wonderful care."
