The Royal Family has gained a new member—Her Royal Highness Athena Elizabeth Rose Mapelli Mozzi, born on January 22, 2025.

A post on X revealed the name and news of the baby on Wednesday, praising her “safe arrival” and expressing gratitude towards the health care workers who helped ensure her wellness during delivery. Buckingham Palace also released an official statement, celebrating Athena’s birth and acknowledging the public’s warm reception of the news.

Athena is the youngest of the Royal Family’s three children, including Wolfie, the eldest, and Sienna, the middle. As the grandchild of Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, and Sarah, Duchess of York, she is 11th in line for the throne. Her birth does not significantly alter the line of succession but highlights the growing younger generation of royals.

Athena Elizabeth Rose Mapelli Mozzi, daughter of Britain’s Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, who was born on Wednesday January 22, at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, in London, Britain, is held in this undated handout picture issued by Buckingham Palace on January 29, 2025. Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi/Handout via REUTERS

Athena’s parents, Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, have embraced a balance between royal duty and personal life, raising their children with a mix of traditional royal customs and modern influences. Athena’s birth marks another chapter in their growing family, as they continue to navigate life in both royal and private spheres.

The new princess’s Greek name comes as a welcome surprise. Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, is a symbol of resilience in Greek mythology, from which Athens gained its namesake. The name may also serve as a subtle nod to the family’s historical ties to Greece. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, was born into the Greek and Danish royal families before marrying Queen Elizabeth II.

Public reaction to Athena’s name has been overwhelmingly positive, with many praising the blend of traditional and unique elements. Royal watchers have noted that while Greek names are uncommon in the British Royal Family, this choice reflects a modern and meaningful approach to naming within the monarchy.