Sarah Ferguson posted touching words on social media (Image: Getty)
has issued an adorable statement following the .
The Duchess of York wrote on social media: “Overflowing with love and joy to be able to welcome Athena Elizabeth Rose into the world.
“She is already so adored and I’m incredibly blessed to be a Granny once again.
“So proud of Edo, Beatrice and the rest of my little 5-a-side team.”
Buckingham Palace announced that Beatrice gave birth to her baby daughter Athena last week, weighing 4lb 5oz, and both mother and baby are said to be healthy, doing well and now at home.
Beatrice’s husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi posted an emotional tribute to his daughter, saying he and the princess were “completely besotted” with the new arrival, adding “our hearts are overflowing with love for you, baby Athena”.
Mr Mapelli Mozzi also thanked the staff at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in London for their “exceptional care” after Athena Elizabeth Rose – her second name a tribute to Queen Elizabeth II – arrived several weeks early on January 22.
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