Princess Beatrice has proven that speaking out on women's health is not a "one size fits all" journey, according to a royal author in exclusive comments to GB News.
Historian Gareth Russell, who wrote "The Palace: From the Tudors to the Windsors, 500 Years of Royal History at Hampton Court", shared his thoughts on the Princess of York's candid essay.
In the essay, Beatrice, 36, opened up about her experience giving birth to her second daughter, Athena Elizabeth Rose Mapelli Mozzi, in January.
The royal described her "overwhelming fear" when facing the premature arrival of her daughter, who weighed just four pounds and five ounces at birth.
Princess Beatrice proves speaking out on women’s health is not a ‘one size fits all’ journey
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Russell told the People's Channel: "It's never going to be one size fits all when you write something as moving and heartfelt as Princess Beatrice did, of course, that's going to touch and hopefully help a lot of other people."
The author described Beatrice's essay as "profoundly moving" by any standard. He added: "And also a lot of people would say there's still a great amount of work that needs to be done about care from others going through this."
Russell emphasised that while individuals have the right to decide how open they want to be about their health, Beatrice's candid account could provide comfort to many experiencing similar situations.
In her Vogue essay, Princess Beatrice wrote candidly about the uncertainty of premature birth.
Baby Athena was born on Wednesday, January 22, just minutes before 1pmPA"Nothing quite prepares you for the moment when you realise your baby is going to arrive early," she shared, adding, "there's so little control."
Despite having access to a "remarkable" medical team, Beatrice revealed she experienced "an overwhelming fear of the unknown."
The princess, who was recently appointed patron of prematurity charity Borne, described her newborn as being "so tiny it took more than a few weeks for the tears of relief to dry."
She confirmed that Athena "is now doing really well," though she still has "no precise explanation" for the premature birth.
Princess Beatrice has been announced as the new patron of BorneGettyRussell concluded his comments to GB News by stating: "I thought it was a remarkable thing that she wrote."
The royal author's praise comes as Princess Beatrice aims to put a spotlight on female health by sharing her experience.
"What I learnt in this process has been humbling," the princess wrote in her essay.
Beatrice also revealed the anxiety she experienced during pregnancy, writing: "Like countless other expectant mums, I lay awake in the weeks leading up to birth, trying to monitor each movement of the baby in my tummy."
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Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi and Princess Beatrice stepping out after the royal was announced a patron of BorneGettyShe described questioning herself "a thousand times" about various scenarios that might occur. In her essay, Princess Beatrice expressed hope that sharing her story would support other mothers facing similar uncertainty.
She highlighted that women's health "has been left off the agenda" despite the universal nature of her experience.
"My joys and fears in pregnancy and motherhood are the same as those experienced by millions of other women around the world," the princess wrote.
Beatrice's candid account has been welcomed by commentators like Russell, whose new book "Queen James: A New History About the Life and Loves of Britain's First King, James Stuart" is now available.
