London was abuzz recently as Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi celebrated the christening of their daughter, Athena Elizabeth Rose, at St James’s Palace. It was a beautiful, private service, marking a special milestone for the little princess, who arrived several weeks premature back in January.
Proud mother Beatrice has bravely opened up about the challenges of Athena’s early arrival, sharing her feelings of loneliness and the immense value of support organizations like Borne. She highlighted how important it is for mums to know they don’t have to navigate such moments alone. Edoardo also shared his joy and gratitude, praising the exceptional care Athena received at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.
Among the close family and friends, including Princess Eugenie and singer James Blunt, were two very notable attendees: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and his former wife, Sarah Ferguson. This christening marked a significant moment, being the first time Andrew and Sarah are known to have been invited into a royal palace since Andrew lost his royal titles. Andrew’s titles were removed by King Charles following “serious lapses of judgment,” and Sarah also reverted to her maiden name.
Despite past challenges, Buckingham Palace has always maintained Andrew is welcome at family occasions. This heartwarming event truly underscored that, proving that when it comes to celebrating new life, family bonds often take precedence. The christening was a beautiful reminder of love, resilience, and new beginnings within the royal family.
