Princess Beatrice is expanding her family! The granddaughter of the late Queen Elizabeth II and daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson is expecting her second baby with her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi. The happy news was confirmed by Buckingham Palace in an official announcement.

According to the palace, the baby is due in early spring. This new addition will be a sibling for their daughter, Sienna Elizabeth, who was born in September 2021, and for Edoardo’s son from a previous relationship, Christopher Woolf, affectionately known as "Wolfie," who is eight years old.

The palace statement shared, “Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice and Mr. Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi are very pleased to announce that they are expecting their second child together in early spring; a sibling for Wolfie, aged eight, and Sienna, aged three. His Majesty The King has been informed, and both families are delighted with the news.”

Beatrice’s uncle, King Charles III, also expressed his joy over the news, saying he is thrilled to hear about the new baby on the way.

A Growing Royal Family

Princess Beatrice and Edoardo welcomed their first child, Sienna Elizabeth, in September 2021. Beatrice, now 36, and Edoardo, 40, have been happily raising their family. In addition to their daughter, Beatrice is a loving stepmother to Edoardo’s son Wolfie, from a previous relationship.

The royal couple started dating in 2018 and got engaged in September 2019. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they had an intimate wedding ceremony at Windsor Castle in July 2020, which was attended by Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. Recently, Beatrice and Edoardo celebrated their fourth wedding anniversary, and Edoardo shared a touching message on Instagram, saying, "Happy 4th wedding anniversary, my love... Every day is so special with you. I love you so much."