Princess Beatrice has been disguising her baby bump with loose-fitting clothes in recent public appearances.
The 36-year-old and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, 40, are expecting their second child together, Buckingham Palace announced on Tuesday.
The royal baby is due in early spring and will be a sibling to the couple’s three-year-old daughter Sienna and Mr Mapelli Mozzi’s son Wolfie, 8, from a previous relationship.
Two new family photos were released with the announcement, showing Sienna walking with her father and brother, and a beaming Beatrice embraced by her husband.
The Princess has been seen in a series of chic jackets in recent weeks, such as donning a cropped blazer jacket for a visit to financial company BGC
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In recent weeks, Princess Beatrice has cleverly concealed her pregnancy through her fashion choices. At New York Climate Week, she donned a stylish tan trench coat that covered her stomach.
During a visit to Haven House Hospice with Princess Eugenie, Beatrice strategically positioned objects in front of her midsection and opted for a loose-fitting navy frock with trumpet sleeves
.For a casual outing to Marks & Spencer in September, the princess wore an oversized denim shirt buttoned up over a black satin maxi-skirt. These baggy, relaxed looks provided ample coverage for her growing bump, allowing her to keep the news private until the official announcement.
The new baby will be born 11th in line to the throne, with Princess Eugenie moving to 12th place. As the 14th great-grandchild of the late Queen Elizabeth II, the child will not receive an HRH title.
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Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie both stepped out at Haven House Hospice earlier this weekHaven House HospiceSarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, expressed her joy at becoming a grandmother again. In a statement, she said: “Darling Beatrice, words can’t quite express the joy and excitement I feel as you and Edo prepare to welcome another precious addition to your beautiful family. Becoming a granny again fills my heart with so much happiness and gratitude.”
The Duchess added: “Watching you grow as a mother has been one of the greatest privileges of my life, and now to see your family blossom further is an absolute blessing.”
Princess Eugenie, Beatrice’s younger sister, shared her excitement on Instagram, writing: “Congratulations Beabea.. So looking forward to more on this journey of motherhood together. And adding another little one to the gang. Xxxx.”
Beatrice and Edoardo’s blended family includes Wolfie, Edoardo’s son from a previous relationship, whom Beatrice has referred to as her “bonus son”.