Princess Beatrice has turned heads with a surprise baby collection, with her friend taking to social media to make the royal announcement.
The Princess of York published an eye-opening article last weekend where she opened up about her experiences giving birth to her daughter prematurely.
Athena Mapelli Mozzi was born on January 22, weighing just four pounds and five ounces.
Beatrice wrote in Vogue: "You know that when your baby arrives the doctors and midwives are going to be there, doing everything they can to ensure she makes it through those challenging first few days.
Princess Beatrice turns heads with surprise collection in latest royal announcement
Instagram / Alice Naylor-Leyland
"But you have no idea how these things will play out, what happens next. The uncertainty leaves you with an overwhelming fear of the unknown."
Now, the Princess of York has joined forces with her good friend, Alice Naylor-Leyland, to release a baby shower collection in aid of Borne, the charity of which Beatrice was recently made patron.
King Charles's niece was unveiled as Borne's new patron earlier this month - a charity that provides research into premature birth.
Writing on Instagram, Naylor-Leyland said: "It has been both a pleasure & a great honour working with my dear friend Princess Beatrice on our new Baby Shower Collection in aid of @bornecharity.
Princess Beatrice posing with her good friend Alice Naylor-Leyland
Instagram / Alice Naylor-Leyland
"I’m so proud of the awareness @beayork has brought to Premature Birth & I’m delighted we were able to create this together celebrating both Motherhood & Friendship."
Beatrice's husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, liked the picture in a strong show of support.
After the Princess of York's article was published, Edoardo took to Instagram to lavish praise on his wife.
He wrote: "So much pride for my beautiful wife, who has bravely shared our story of Athena’s early arrival.
Alice Naylor-Leyland shared beautiful pictures of the baby shower collection on Instagram
Instagram / Alice Naylor-Leyland
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Baby Athena was born on Wednesday, January 22, just minutes before 1pmPA"Also for her support and patronage for the incredible organisation @bornecharity, which provided us with invaluable help during that challenging time."
Princess Beatrice spoke about Athena's arrival in her recent article, saying: "She was so tiny it took more than a few weeks for the tears of relief to dry and for life with our healthy baby to feel real.
"Her feet were so small – almost the same size as the paws on one of my older daughter's soft bunnies."
The Vice President of tech company Afiniti and her husband also have a three-year-old daughter named Sienna, while Edoardo has an eight-year-old son named Wolfie from a previous relationship.
