Princess Beatrice announced she was taking on a new patronage in her first public statement since giving birth.
The Princess has been made patron of Borne, a charity dedicated to funding research into the causes of premature birth.
Beatrice said regarding her new patronage: "The work that Borne is undertaking is something that is incredibly close and personal to me following the recent birth of my daughter.
"Every year in the UK, 60,000 babies are delivered too soon, with little information or research as to why this is.
Princess Beatrice announced she was taking on a new patronage in her first public statement since giving birth.
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"That is why I am really looking forward to supporting Borne and its programme of groundbreaking research, which I hope will help thousands of parents and children in the future."
Beatrice made her first public appearance since giving birth to Athena at the Wonderland Gala on Thursday evening.
The 36-year-old royal attended the event at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London alongside her husband Edoardo.
She was also joined by close friend and fellow charity patron Ellie Goulding.
The 36-year-old royal attended the event at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London alongside her husband Edoardo.
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The charity’s founder Professor Mark Johnson said: "We are immensely grateful to Her Royal Highness for her dedication to our mission.
"Her support will be instrumental in raising awareness and driving the vital research needed to prevent premature birth."
Athena is the second child of Princess Beatrice and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, 41.
She is 11th in line to the throne, behind her elder sister Sienna.
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Beatrice made her first public appearance since giving birth to Athena at the Wonderland Gala on Thursday evening.
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Athena is the fourth grandchild of the Duke of York and his ex-wife, Sarah, Duchess of York.
Edoardo announced the birth on Instagram, describing his daughter as "tiny and absolutely perfect".
The King, the Queen and other members of the Royal family were said to be "delighted" with the news.
